Rural Special High School

Rural Special High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
13237 Highway 263,  Fox, AR
Mountain View School District
4.3
5.0
85 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Junior Barham
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.59

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65.4%
Science
61.5%
English
85.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
188:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
96%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ozarka College 23 Students
University of Central Arkansas 21 Students
University of Arkansas 16 Students
Arkansas State University 15 Students
Arkansas Tech University 15 Students
College of the Ozarks 13 Students
Harding University 11 Students
Lyon College 10 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 7 Students
Central Baptist College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Radiologic Technician 3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Civil Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 5 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/29/2025
Currently, the school is under the Mountain View School District and is not receiving what it deserves. I feel as though most of the teachers are phenomenal, except for a select few. Community involvement is truly exceptional, genuinely there for every child.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
5/6/2012
Rural Special school is a very community oriented school that has the support of the people . Many of the staff are alumni that care deeply for the families and are always looking for ways to better the oppurtunities for ths children of the school.

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Rural Special High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Fox, AR and is served by the Mountain View School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 85 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Rural Special High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59. The average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rural Special Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fox has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rural Special High School.

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