Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, White Hall Junior 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 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Hall Junior High School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Hall Junior 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 White Hall Junior High School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
28%
19%
White
61%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Hall Junior High School's ranking?
White Hall Junior High School is ranked #340 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend White Hall Junior High School?
703 students attend White Hall Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of White Hall Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Hall Junior High School?
White Hall Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Hall Junior High School offer ?
White Hall Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Hall Junior High School part of?
White Hall Junior High School is part of White Hall School District.
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