Viola High School

314 Longhorn Dr
Viola, AR 72583
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 177 students in grades 7-12, Viola High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Viola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Viola High School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Viola High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viola High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#494 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Viola High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Viola High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Viola High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Viola High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Viola High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Viola High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Viola High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Viola High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Viola High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
95%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Viola High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Viola High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Viola High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Viola High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Viola High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Viola High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Viola High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viola High School's ranking?
Viola High School is ranked #494 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Viola High School often compared to?
Viola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School, Mammoth Spring High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Viola High School?
The graduation rate of Viola High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Viola High School?
177 students attend Viola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Viola High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viola High School?
Viola High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Viola High School offer ?
Viola High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Viola High School part of?
Viola High School is part of Viola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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