Rison High School vs. Fordyce High School
Should you attend Rison High School or Fordyce 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
School
Overview
Serving 345 students in grades 7-12, Rison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades 7-12, Fordyce 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
345 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#834 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
20%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
61
61
Grade 8 Students
46
59
Grade 9 Students
57
75
Grade 10 Students
54
54
Grade 11 Students
62
57
Grade 12 Students
65
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
22%
57%
% White
72%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
