Prescott High School is comprehensive public junior/senior high school located in Prescott, Arkansas, United States. The southwest Arkansas school serves students in grades 7 through 12 and is administered by the Prescott School District.
Serving 242 students in grades 5-8, Prescott Junior High School 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prescott Junior High School's student population of 242 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Prescott Junior High School 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 Prescott Junior High School is 0.56, 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
#867 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
41%
19%
White
52%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Curley Wolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott Junior High School's ranking?
Prescott Junior High School is ranked #867 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Prescott Junior High School?
242 students attend Prescott Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Prescott Junior High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prescott Junior High School?
Prescott Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prescott Junior High School offer ?
Prescott Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott Junior High School part of?
Prescott Junior High School is part of Prescott School District.
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