Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Lafayette County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafayette County High School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette County High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
63%
19%
White
26%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette County High School's ranking?
Lafayette County High School is ranked #913 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette County High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lafayette County High School?
236 students attend Lafayette County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lafayette County High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette County High School?
Lafayette County High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette County High School offer ?
Lafayette County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette County High School part of?
Lafayette County High School is part of Lafayette County School District.
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