Is Rison High School a good school?

Rison High School ranks 51 st of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rison High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Rison High School.

What is the racial makeup of Rison High School?

Students at Rison High School are 72% White, 21% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Rison High School?

Rison High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rison Elementary School

Rison High School

Summary:

Rison High School, a public school serving grades 7-12 with 362 students, is a standout performer in the Cleveland County School District. This school consistently outshines nearby schools like Star City High School, Watson Chapel High School, Fordyce High School, and Woodlawn High School in academic performance and statewide rankings.

Rison High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently higher proficiency rates compared to state averages in ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, and ATLAS/Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking places it in the top 20% of Arkansas high schools, a testament to its strong performance. Additionally, Rison High School's relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its success.

While Rison High School's academic achievements are impressive, the school also serves a population with higher economic needs, as evidenced by its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the need for additional support and resources to address potential socioeconomic challenges. Nevertheless, Rison High School's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ability to outperform nearby schools in key academic areas make it a standout choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

700 Main
Rison, AR 71665

(870) 325-6241

District: Cleveland County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,648

Feeder schools for Rison High School:

Elementary:

Rison Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 345

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

African American:

21.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rison High School ranks worse than 51.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Rison High School ranks better than 83.3% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), African American (21.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rison High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Rison High School employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rison High School is $9,648.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rison High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Rison High School 172^nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Rison High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Rison High School 51^st of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Rison High School in the ranking list.)

Cleveland County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County School District 62^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rison High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	57.54	96^th	225	57.3%
2008	38.48	166^th	223	25.6%
2009	52.17	127^th	240	47.1%
2010	53.05	138^th	254	45.7%
2011	54.53	137^th	264	48.1%
2012	50.45	159^th	265	40.0%
2013	56.17	136^th	278	51.1%
2014	50.09	156^th	280	44.3%
2015	48.08	134^th	275	51.3%
2016	48.08	163^rd	312	47.8%
2017	50.84	158^th	315	49.8%
2018	46.85	180^th	318	43.4%
2019	46.20	195^th	319	38.9%
2021	50.19	175^th	330	47.0%
2022	61.61	123^rd	318	61.3%
2023	47.11	190^th	330	42.4%
2024	47.03	172^nd	335	48.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rison High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	63.12	55^th	258	78.7%
2008	81.23	7^th	256	97.3%
2009	71.89	32^nd	261	87.7%
2010	68.40	46^th	262	82.4%
2011	60.31	85^th	266	68.0%
2012	70.16	44^th	266	83.5%
2013	66.02	61^st	271	77.5%
2014	57.90	95^th	268	64.6%
2015	43.29	134^th	267	49.8%
2016	58.25	99^th	269	63.2%
2017	60.61	93^rd	264	64.8%
2018	69.84	55^th	263	79.1%
2019	52.55	136^th	282	51.8%
2021	55.79	108^th	290	62.8%
2022	55.15	116^th	282	58.9%
2023	66.20	83^rd	295	71.9%
2024	73.07	51^st	305	83.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Rison High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	247	68	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1989	256	71	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328
1990	238	62	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	302
1991	250	60	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	311
1992	231	67	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	300
1993	235	64	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	300
1994	240	71	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	313
1995	215	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1996	215	92	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1997	201	98	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1998	221	90	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	312
1999	203	86	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	291
2000	200	88	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	289
2001	203	91	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	296
2002	220	69	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	290
2003	220	69	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	290
2004	211	68	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	281
2005	223	75	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	299
2006	284	107	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	401
2007	268	105	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	383
2008	249	108	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	363
2009	264	104	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	374
2010	253	115	0	5	1	0	0	374
2011	234	115	1	3	0	0	0	353
2012	245	108	0	3	0	0	0	356
2013	267	94	0	3	0	0	1	365
2014	325	107	0	3	0	0	2	437
2015	330	112	0	9	0	0	3	454
2016	325	111	0	11	2	0	6	455
2017	346	111	0	10	1	0	6	474
2018	331	117	0	11	0	0	7	466
2019	340	131	0	11	0	0	8	490
2020	164	69	0	5	0	0	7	245
2021	255	87	0	7	0	0	8	357
2022	263	88	1	7	0	0	12	371
2023	266	79	3	5	1	0	8	362
2024	248	74	8	9	1	0	5	345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rison High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	317	20.5	15.4	n/a
1989	328	23.0	14.2	n/a
1990	302	23.0	13.1	29.1
1991	311	19.4	16.0	27
1992	300	18.4	16.3	28.7
1993	300	18.3	16.4	26.7
1994	313	18.4	17.0	27.8
1995	307	18.9	16.2	31.3
1996	307	18.9	16.2	31.3
1997	299	19.5	15.3	41.8
1998	312	19.5	16.0	34.6
1999	291	14.9	19.5	36.1
2000	289	26.0	11.1	37.4
2001	296	26.0	11.4	39.9
2002	290	25.0	11.6	39.3
2003	290	25.0	11.6	39.3
2004	281	26.0	10.8	44.1
2005	299	25.0	12.0	45.2
2006	401	31.0	12.9	49.6
2007	383	36.0	10.6	53
2008	363	37.0	9.8	51
2009	374	34.0	11.0	43.3
2010	374	37.5	10.3	44.1
2011	353	33.0	10.6	56.9
2012	356	31.1	11.4	52.5
2013	365	31.9	11.4	52.3
2014	437	34.7	12.5	57.7
2015	454	35.0	12.9	50.4
2016	455	34.0	13.3	56.9
2017	474	35.9	13.1	18.6
2018	466	39.6	11.7	21.7
2019	490	43.7	11.1	54.3
2020	245	21.8	11.2	56.7
2021	357	33.6	10.6	56.3
2022	371	34.7	10.6	58.5
2023	362	34.4	10.5	50.8
2024	345	31.8	10.8	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rison High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	317	20.5	15.4	n/a
1989	328	23.0	14.2	n/a
1990	302	23.0	13.1	29.1
1991	311	19.4	16.0	27
1992	300	18.4	16.3	28.7
1993	300	18.3	16.4	26.7
1994	313	18.4	17.0	27.8
1995	307	18.9	16.2	31.3
1996	307	18.9	16.2	31.3
1997	299	19.5	15.3	41.8
1998	312	19.5	16.0	34.6
1999	291	14.9	19.5	36.1
2000	289	26.0	11.1	37.4
2001	296	26.0	11.4	39.9
2002	290	25.0	11.6	39.3
2003	290	25.0	11.6	39.3
2004	281	26.0	10.8	44.1
2005	299	25.0	12.0	45.2
2006	401	31.0	12.9	49.6
2007	383	36.0	10.6	53
2008	363	37.0	9.8	51
2009	374	34.0	11.0	43.3
2010	374	37.5	10.3	44.1
2011	353	33.0	10.6	56.9
2012	356	31.1	11.4	52.5
2013	365	31.9	11.4	52.3
2014	437	34.7	12.5	57.7
2015	454	35.0	12.9	50.4
2016	455	34.0	13.3	56.9
2017	474	35.9	13.1	18.6
2018	466	39.6	11.7	21.7
2019	490	43.7	11.1	54.3
2020	245	21.8	11.2	56.7
2021	357	33.6	10.6	56.3
2022	371	34.7	10.6	58.5
2023	362	34.4	10.5	50.8
2024	345	31.8	10.8	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rison High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$697 (7.2%)	$8,951 (92.8%)	$9,648

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rison High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 190^th of 330 Middle schools	3.6%
Ranks 136^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 83^rd of 295 High schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Rison High School)	69.8	64.5	5.3%
7th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)	69.8	64.5	5.3%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Rison High School)	35.5	35.5
7th Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)	35.5	35.5
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Rison High School)	32.9	26.7	6.2%
7th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)	32.9	26.7	6.2%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Rison High School)	29	28.9	0.1%
7th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)	29	28.9	0.1%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Rison High School)	66.7	61.1	5.6%
8th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)	66.7	61.1	5.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Rison High School)	58	42.6	15.4%
8th Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)	58	42.6	15.4%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Rison High School)	42	40.7	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)	42	40.7	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Rison High School)	58	55.5	2.5%
8th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)	58	55.5	2.5%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Rison High School)	48.4	57.9	9.5%
9th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)	48.4	57.9	9.5%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Rison High School)	32.8	29.8	3%
9th Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)	32.8	29.8	3%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Rison High School)	37.5	35.1	2.4%
9th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)	37.5	35.1	2.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Rison High School)	26.6	50.9	24.3%
9th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)	26.6	50.9	24.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Rison High School)	70.9	58.8	12.1%
10th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)	70.9	58.8	12.1%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Rison High School)	25.4	29.5	4.1%
10th Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)	25.4	29.5	4.1%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Rison High School)	41.8	23.6	18.2%
10th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)	41.8	23.6	18.2%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Rison High School)	23.6	36.8	13.2%
10th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)	23.6	36.8	13.2%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rison High School)	19.7	17.6	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County School District)	19.7	17.6	2.1%
11th Grade English (Rison High School)	39.3	39.2	0.1%
11th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)	39.3	39.2	0.1%
11th Grade Reading (Rison High School)	29.5	29.4	0.1%
11th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)	29.5	29.4	0.1%
11th Grade Science (Rison High School)	26.2	21.6	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)	26.2	21.6	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	490	362	26.1%
African American	131	79	39.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	11	5	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	266	21.8%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.3%	50.8%	3.5%

Schools Near Rison High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rison High School	Public	7-12	700 Main	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Cleveland County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 325-6241	345	32	10.8	50.7%	248 (71.9%)	74 (21.4%)	9 (2.6%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	73.1	51^st of 305 public high schools	83.3%		66.2	83^rd of 295 public high schools	71.9%	32	18.2	36.7	28.6	47.1	32.3	18.2	36.7	25.0	51.0	32.2	36.4	40.8	38.5		33.4	33.4	0.0	16.6	0.0		15.9	30.9	26.5	28.9		53.1	100.0		54.0	$9,648	$697	$8,951
Woodlawn High School	Public	7-12	6760 Hwy 63	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Woodlawn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 357-8171	269	24	11.4	49.4%	243 (90.3%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	57.6	115^th of 305 public high schools	62.3%		74.4	52^nd of 295 public high schools	82.4%	63	34.4	22.9	48.9	28.6	34.2	40.6	22.9	46.7	30.6	35.4	62.5	28.5	49.1	7.1	16.1	13.3	35.7	10.2	0.0		15.4	50.1	22.9	35.8		22.4	0.0		22.0	$9,444	$698	$8,745
Fordyce High School	Public	7-12	100 Redbug Blvd	Fordyce	71742	Dallas County	Fordyce School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 352-2126	354	29	12.3	99.2%	132 (37.3%)	201 (56.8%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	21.7	260^th of 305 public high schools	14.8%		25.5	241^st of 295 public high schools	18.3%	19	17.9	15.5	13.9	23.0	17.2	14.3	15.5	13.9	23.0	16.4	8.8	8.5	8.6		3.6	3.6	23.5	0.0		0.0	8.0	12.3	11.9	12.1	0.0	25.0			24.5	$12,008	$640	$11,368
Watson Chapel High School	Public	9-12	4000 Camden Rd	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-3230	639	47	13.4	100.0%	46 (7.2%)	557 (87.2%)	17 (2.7%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	15.6	278^th of 305 public high schools	8.9%		9	274^th of 295 public high schools	7.1%	4			11.4	13.5	12.5			13.1	14.6	13.8					4.2	4.0	0.0	0.6	0.9		0.7				0.0	11.6			11.6	$10,727	$1,004	$9,723
Star City High School	Public	9-12	206 Cleveland St	Star City	71667	Lincoln County	Star City School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 628-4111	416	34	12.3	73.8%	280 (67.3%)	72 (17.3%)	42 (10.1%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	38.4	195^th of 305 public high schools	36.1%		54.4	130^th of 295 public high schools	55.9%	65			27.7	24.1	25.8			27.7	25.9	26.7					16.3	16.0	50.0	2.1			11.0				42.3	22.3	100.0	0.0	28.2	$10,430	$725	$9,705

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