Strong–Huttig School District No. 83 is a public school district in Strong, Arkansas. The school district supports more than 350 students and employs more than 50 education and staff.
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Strong-huttig Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Strong-huttig Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Strong-huttig Schools's student population of 284 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Strong-huttig Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strong-huttig Schools is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
82%
19%
White
13%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strong-huttig Schools's ranking?
Strong-huttig Schools is ranked #967 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Strong-huttig Schools?
The graduation rate of Strong-huttig Schools is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Strong-huttig Schools?
284 students attend Strong-huttig Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Strong-huttig Schools students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Strong-huttig Schools?
Strong-huttig Schools has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Strong-huttig Schools offer ?
Strong-huttig Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Strong-huttig Schools part of?
Strong-huttig Schools is part of Strong Huttig School District.
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