Best Public Schools in Augusta, AR

Summary:

The Augusta School District in Augusta, Arkansas consists of two schools: Augusta High School and Augusta Elementary School. Both schools are performing significantly below the state average on academic metrics, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the rest of Arkansas.

Augusta High School ranked 264 out of 305 Arkansas high schools in 2023-2024 and received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Augusta Elementary School ranked 426 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and also received a 1-star rating. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's high spending per student, coupled with the low academic performance, suggests potential issues with resource allocation and utilization.

Overall, the data indicates that the Augusta School District is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the underlying challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes should be a priority for the district and local education authorities.

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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 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	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 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Augusta High School	Public	7-12	206 Smith Dr	Augusta	72006	Woodruff County	Augusta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 347-2515	151	44	3.4	100.0%	56 (37.1%)	85 (56.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	20.4	264^th of 305 public high schools	13.4%		22.5	246^th of 295 public high schools	16.6%	18					21.2	4.2	14.3	18.5	15.2					24.3	4.2	19.1	22.2	18.1					24.2	12.5	19.3	4.8	4.8	0.0	0.0	0.0					21.2	4.2	14.0	18.1	0.0	17.3	$13,779	$1,827	$11,953
Augusta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1011 Main St	Augusta	72006	Woodruff County	Augusta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 347-2432	195	17	11.6	100.0%	73 (37.4%)	103 (52.8%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.2%)	20	426^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.3%		32.5	356^th of 492 public elementary schools	27.6%	70	9.5	11.8	16.1	19.2					14.7	9.5	11.8	16.1	19.2					14.8	19.1	17.6	35.5	38.5			29.5						4.8	5.9	22.6	26.9			16.9				$15,369	$4,418	$10,952

Cities Near Augusta

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
McCrory	9.43 mi	2	102^nd
Bradford	11.17 mi	2	212^th
Bald Knob	11.98 mi	3	165^th
Judsonia	15.62 mi	3	78^th
Kensett	17.95 mi	1	216^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.