Harrisburg High School vs. East Poinsett Co. High School
Should you attend Harrisburg High School or East Poinsett Co. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Harrisburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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East Poinsett Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Overview
Serving 523 students in grades 6-12, Harrisburg 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 274 students in grades 7-12, East Poinsett Co. 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
523 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#567 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
67
-
Grade 7 Students
75
46
Grade 8 Students
91
41
Grade 9 Students
84
50
Grade 10 Students
63
54
Grade 11 Students
79
35
Grade 12 Students
64
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
18%
