Alma School District

The Alma School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Alma Intermediate School and Alma Primary School), 1 middle school (Alma Middle School), and 1 high school (Alma High School). The district's schools have a mix of academic performance, with the high school and middle school standing out as strong performers, while the elementary schools face more challenges.

Alma High School is the standout in the district, ranking 46th out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, including English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. Additionally, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, which may contribute to its academic success. Alma Middle School also stands out, ranking 78th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and excelling in Mathematics, with 41.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%.

In contrast, the elementary schools in the Alma School District generally perform at or slightly below the state averages in core subject areas. These schools also have the highest free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 37.69% at Alma High School to 47.22% at Alma Primary School, and the highest student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the academic challenges they face.