High Schools in Jasper School District

The Jasper School District in Arkansas is home to three high schools: Jasper High School, Kingston High School, and Oark High School. While the district's schools share a common geography, their academic performance varies significantly, with Kingston High School standing out as the top-performing school and Oark High School struggling to meet state standards.

Kingston High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in key academic areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% to 76.4%. In contrast, Oark High School is the lowest-performing school in the district, with a statewide ranking of 229th out of 305 schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Oark High School's proficiency rates range from just 10% to 37.5%, significantly below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and resources across the schools. Oark High School, the lowest-performing school, spends the most per student at $15,762, while Kingston High School, the top performer, spends $13,025 per student. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to explore how funding is being utilized to support student achievement across the district.