Summary:
The city of Hardy, Arkansas is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Cherokee Elementary School, Highland High School, and Highland Middle School. These schools, part of the Highland School District, consistently outperform state and district averages in key academic areas, despite serving a high-need student population.
Cherokee Elementary School and Highland Middle School stand out as particularly high-performing, ranking in the top 25% of Arkansas schools in their respective grade levels. Both schools excel in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science, with test scores well above state and district averages. Highland High School also performs strongly, ranking in the top 20% of Arkansas high schools and outperforming the state in English Language Arts and Reading.
Despite the high academic performance, the schools in Hardy, Arkansas serve a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the Highland School District is effectively supporting its students and providing a quality education, even in the face of these challenges. However, the differences in per-student spending between the schools warrant further investigation to ensure equitable resource allocation and continued student success.
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