Summary:
The Lawrence County School District in Arkansas consists of two schools: Walnut Ridge Elementary School and Walnut Ridge High School. Based on the available data, Walnut Ridge High School appears to be the stronger performing school in the district, outpacing the elementary school and the state averages on many academic metrics.
Walnut Ridge High School has a higher statewide ranking and rating, scoring 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, compared to the elementary school. The high school also outperforms the elementary school and the state averages on test scores in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics for most grade levels. Additionally, the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends more per student, which may contribute to its better performance.
In contrast, Walnut Ridge Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a greater concentration of economically disadvantaged students, which may be a factor in the lower test scores compared to the high school. Overall, the district as a whole seems to be struggling, with both schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective statewide rankings, indicating the need for further analysis and potential interventions to improve academic outcomes across the district.
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