Walnut Ridge High School

Walnut Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
508 E Free St,  Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County School District
3.7
463 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jacob Kersey
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
26.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
30.6%
Science
40%
English
64.8%
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
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
88.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arkansas State University 69 Students
University of Arkansas 42 Students
Black River Technical College 35 Students
University of Central Arkansas 26 Students
Williams Baptist University 26 Students
Arkansas Tech University 22 Students
Lyon College 20 Students
Harding University 17 Students
Hendrix College 16 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Business 10 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Biology 8 Students
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 Students
Chemistry 6 Students
Education 4 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
English 4 Students
Interior Design 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 17 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/10/2022
My experience at Walnut Ridge was overall pretty good. The students are incredibly helpful and dedicated to learn. The thing I like most about Walnut Ridge is the passion that every single one of the teacher's have to help out their student's to succeed in their future.
3.0 Alum
6/12/2019
Walnut Ridge High School was a pretty good school. They have great teachers but the overall experience wasn't that great. You won't receive adequate accolades for your achievements because only a select few are favored. Other than that it was okay.
3.0 Senior
10/1/2017
I have always gone to Walnut Ridge so it is my home and I will miss it dearly when I leave. The high school counciler is the best. She is very very invloved in the student's academic lives. I would be extrememly confused in dealing with colleges if it wasn't for her.

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Walnut Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Walnut Ridge, AR, in the Walnut Ridge neighborhood, and is served by the Lawrence County School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Walnut Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $145,460. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hoxie High School, Ridgefield Christian School, Hoxie Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Walnut Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Ridge High School.

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