Manila High School

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Manila High School ranks 207 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manila High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Manila, Arkansas, with 466 students. The school is part of the Manila School District, which is ranked 171 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manila High School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.3% to 58.42% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. Despite the higher spending per student at $12,268 for the 2018-2019 school year, the school's academic performance remains below the state average.

When comparing Manila High School to nearby schools, such as Riverside High School and Gosnell High School, it becomes evident that Manila High School is underperforming in several areas. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 77th out of 263 Arkansas high schools in 2017-2018 to 207th out of 305 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Manila High School may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can significantly impact student achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

419 E Olympia St
Manila, AR 72442

(870) 561-4417

District: Manila School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,268

Feeder schools for Manila High School:

Elementary:

Manila Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Hispanic:

2.6%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manila High School ranks worse than 76.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Manila High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manila High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Manila High School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manila High School is $12,268.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manila High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Manila High School 256^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Manila High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Manila High School 207^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Manila High School in the ranking list.)

Manila School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manila School District 171^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manila High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	57.71	138^th	330	58.2%
2022	50.16	166^th	318	47.8%
2023	49.18	183^rd	330	44.5%
2024	29.39	256^th	335	23.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Manila High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	38.38	149^th	232	35.8%
2007	52.42	101^st	258	60.9%
2008	56.20	82^nd	256	68.0%
2009	54.99	102^nd	261	60.9%
2010	57.93	83^rd	262	68.3%
2011	42.32	167^th	266	37.2%
2012	63.24	72^nd	266	72.9%
2013	62.56	78^th	271	71.2%
2014	45.91	158^th	268	41.0%
2015	55.24	79^th	267	70.4%
2016	52.65	120^th	269	55.4%
2017	56.60	107^th	264	59.5%
2018	64.05	77^th	263	70.7%
2019	61.46	89^th	282	68.4%
2021	54.01	127^th	290	56.2%
2022	51.41	133^rd	282	52.8%
2023	60.07	107^th	295	63.7%
2024	35.12	207^th	305	32.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Manila High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	386	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	392
1989	388	2	1	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	398
1990	392	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	401
1991	374	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	385
1992	401	2	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	412
1993	414	2	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	432
1994	407	2	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	428
1995	445	0	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	463
1996	445	0	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	463
1997	447	0	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	468
1998	436	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	451
1999	453	0	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	473
2000	448	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	462
2001	431	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	441
2002	449	1	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	460
2003	449	1	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	460
2004	461	1	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	480
2005	456	1	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	472
2006	462	2	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	479
2007	457	2	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	476
2008	451	2	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	470
2009	311	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	324
2010	296	1	2	16	0	0	1	316
2011	266	1	1	13	0	0	2	283
2012	271	0	1	17	0	0	2	291
2013	302	0	1	22	0	0	3	328
2014	300	1	0	24	0	0	2	327
2015	316	1	0	24	0	0	2	343
2016	304	1	0	24	0	0	3	332
2017	296	1	0	28	0	0	4	329
2018	279	0	0	23	0	0	4	306
2019	286	1	0	26	0	0	3	316
2020	294	0	0	26	0	0	3	323
2021	467	2	0	22	0	0	2	493
2022	459	0	0	24	1	1	3	488
2023	449	1	0	14	0	1	1	466
2024	476	2	0	13	0	0	2	493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manila High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	392	25.9	15.1	n/a
1989	398	30.0	13.2	n/a
1990	401	28.0	14.3	34.9
1991	385	21.9	17.5	33.2
1992	412	22.8	18.0	29.9
1993	432	22.6	19.1	27.3
1994	428	22.7	18.9	32
1995	463	25.9	17.9	28.7
1996	463	25.9	17.9	28.7
1997	468	25.9	18.1	29.5
1998	451	25.9	17.4	28.4
1999	473	14.5	32.6	34.7
2000	462	31.0	14.9	34
2001	441	32.0	13.8	42.6
2002	460	32.0	14.4	50.2
2003	460	32.0	14.4	50.2
2004	480	29.0	16.6	51
2005	472	30.0	15.7	51.5
2006	479	34.0	14.1	54.7
2007	476	35.0	13.6	63.7
2008	470	36.0	13.1	56.4
2009	324	29.0	11.2	58
2010	316	28.2	10.1	56.3
2011	283	23.4	12.0	57.2
2012	291	23.0	12.6	63.2
2013	328	22.9	14.2	60.4
2014	327	25.1	12.9	60.2
2015	343	26.0	13.1	64.1
2016	332	30.0	11.0	68.1
2017	329	28.3	11.6	40.1
2018	306	28.2	10.8	38.9
2019	316	48.6	6.4	54.1
2020	323	41.3	7.8	51.1
2021	493	51.1	9.6	58.4
2022	488	51.6	9.4	57.6
2023	466	41.2	11.2	57.3
2024	493	44.5	11.0	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manila High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	392	25.9	15.1	n/a
1989	398	30.0	13.2	n/a
1990	401	28.0	14.3	34.9
1991	385	21.9	17.5	33.2
1992	412	22.8	18.0	29.9
1993	432	22.6	19.1	27.3
1994	428	22.7	18.9	32
1995	463	25.9	17.9	28.7
1996	463	25.9	17.9	28.7
1997	468	25.9	18.1	29.5
1998	451	25.9	17.4	28.4
1999	473	14.5	32.6	34.7
2000	462	31.0	14.9	34
2001	441	32.0	13.8	42.6
2002	460	32.0	14.4	50.2
2003	460	32.0	14.4	50.2
2004	480	29.0	16.6	51
2005	472	30.0	15.7	51.5
2006	479	34.0	14.1	54.7
2007	476	35.0	13.6	63.7
2008	470	36.0	13.1	56.4
2009	324	29.0	11.2	58
2010	316	28.2	10.1	56.3
2011	283	23.4	12.0	57.2
2012	291	23.0	12.6	63.2
2013	328	22.9	14.2	60.4
2014	327	25.1	12.9	60.2
2015	343	26.0	13.1	64.1
2016	332	30.0	11.0	68.1
2017	329	28.3	11.6	40.1
2018	306	28.2	10.8	38.9
2019	316	48.6	6.4	54.1
2020	323	41.3	7.8	51.1
2021	493	51.1	9.6	58.4
2022	488	51.6	9.4	57.6
2023	466	41.2	11.2	57.3
2024	493	44.5	11.0	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manila High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$871 (7.1%)	$11,397 (92.9%)	$12,268

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manila High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 107^th of 295 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Manila High School)	58.4	57.1	1.3%
9th Grade English (Manila School District)	58.4	57.1	1.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Manila High School)	44.1	45.2	1.1%
9th Grade Math (Manila School District)	44.1	45.2	1.1%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Manila High School)	35.8	35.7	0.1%
9th Grade Science (Manila School District)	35.8	35.7	0.1%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Manila High School)	39.2	40.4	1.2%
9th Grade Reading (Manila School District)	39.2	40.4	1.2%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Manila High School)	61.8	52	9.8%
10th Grade English (Manila School District)	61.8	52	9.8%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Manila High School)	28.9	16.4	12.5%
10th Grade Math (Manila School District)	28.9	16.4	12.5%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Manila High School)	23.7	26	2.3%
10th Grade Science (Manila School District)	23.7	26	2.3%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Manila High School)	26.3	32.9	6.6%
10th Grade Reading (Manila School District)	26.3	32.9	6.6%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Manila High School)	33.8	13.1	20.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Manila School District)	33.8	13.1	20.7%
11th Grade English (Manila High School)	44.6	42.6	2%
11th Grade English (Manila School District)	44.6	42.6	2%
11th Grade Reading (Manila High School)	36.9	27.9	9%
11th Grade Reading (Manila School District)	36.9	27.9	9%
11th Grade Science (Manila High School)	33.8	21.3	12.5%
11th Grade Science (Manila School District)	33.8	21.3	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	466	47.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	26	14	46.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	286	449	57%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	57.3%	3.2%

Schools Near Manila High School

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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 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manila High School	Public	7-12	419 E Olympia St	Manila	72442	Mississippi County	Manila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 561-4417	493	45	11.0	52.1%	476 (96.6%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35.1	207^th of 305 public high schools	32.1%		60.1	107^th of 295 public high schools	63.7%	100	20.5	22.7	22.7	24.7	22.6	19.3	21.4	22.6	24.7	22.0	36.4	22.2	30.9	33.4	8.8	0.0	12.6	27.8	11.4	0.0	0.0	12.2	23.9	18.7	21.5	65.2	21.3	0.0		32.6	$12,268	$871	$11,397
Buffalo Island Central High School	Public	7-12	803 W Drew	Monette	72447	Craighead County	Buffalo Is. Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 486-5511	325	33	9.7	55.4%	255 (78.5%)	2 (0.6%)	62 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	45.6	162^nd of 305 public high schools	46.9%		47.3	159^th of 295 public high schools	46.1%	3	31.3	31.7	38.3	30.0	32.9	33.4	31.7	33.3	28.3	31.5	54.2	9.4	36.3	85.7	3.3		42.4	13.3	9.1	0.0		10.8	35.5	36.6	36.1		21.7	0.0	0.0	20.0	$11,766	$724	$11,042
Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center	Public	9-12	Hwy 148 And Nterstate 55	Burdette	72321	Mississippi County	Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 763-1486	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gosnell High School	Public	7-12	600 Hwy 181	Gosnell	72315	Mississippi County	Gosnell School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 532-4010	606	59	10.3	73.3%	359 (59.2%)	162 (26.7%)	52 (8.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	40.1	186^th of 305 public high schools	39.0%		40.1	185^th of 295 public high schools	37.3%	1	44.4	28.4	26.1	23.9	30.1	42.1	28.2	25.0	27.5	30.3	38.7	17.2	28.0	63.6	13.9		25.2	20.0	8.8			10.8	38.6	34.9	36.6		28.9			28.9	$10,350	$931	$9,419
KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	7-12	1200 Byrum Rd	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 780-6333	133	33	4.0	100.0%	13 (9.8%)	108 (81.2%)	9 (6.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	16.6	273^rd of 305 public high schools	10.5%		16.2	266^th of 295 public high schools	9.8%	7	8.3	19.4	11.1	17.6	14.1	8.3	19.3	17.9	16.7	15.9	16.7		16.7	0.0	3.8		1.7		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.2	6.5	5.5	11.1		0.0		10.7	$15,539	$2,089	$13,450
Blytheville High School	Public	9-12	600 N Tenth St	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	Blytheville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 762-2772	411	46	8.9	100.0%	40 (9.7%)	345 (83.9%)	21 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	17.8	269^th of 305 public high schools	11.8%		9.3	273^rd of 295 public high schools	7.5%	4			13.1	15.1	14.1			15.2	18.9	17.2					3.3		3.2		1.0	0.0	0.0	1.0				0.0	21.5	0.0		20.8	$13,683	$1,998	$11,685
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	2800 W Semmes	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-2192	261	37	7.0	98.9%	16 (6.1%)	227 (87.0%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	10.3	296^th of 305 public high schools	3.0%		12.3	271^st of 295 public high schools	8.1%	25			9.7	12.9	11.3			9.5	14.1	11.8					1.7		1.7		0.0			0.0					3.9			3.9	$15,488	$2,452	$13,036
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	601 Catfish Dr	Lake City	72437	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 237-4328	353	35	10.1	45.6%	313 (88.7%)	10 (2.8%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	61.7	99^th of 305 public high schools	67.5%		79.7	38^th of 295 public high schools	87.1%	61	34.5	38.1	28.7	54.5	38.4	32.7	39.5	30.3	50.9	38.0	25.8	13.4	20.0	52.6	4.0		17.4	20.0	6.3	0.0		10.5	31.0	45.1	38.7	0.0	55.8			54.8	$9,792	$1,520	$8,272
Academies At Rivercrest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1700 W State Hwy 14	Wilson	72395	Mississippi County	Rivercrest School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 655-8121	346	71	4.8	100.0%	200 (57.8%)	106 (30.6%)	31 (9.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	25.8	246^th of 305 public high schools	19.3%		34	209^th of 295 public high schools	29.2%	37			19.2	18.5	18.9			17.1	18.3	17.7					15.1		15.1	16.7	5.3	0.0	0.0	5.9				0.0	19.2	0.0		18.5	$9,899	$1,355	$8,544

Frequently Asked Questions about Manila High School

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Manila School District

How many students attend Manila High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended Manila High School.

What is the racial makeup of Manila High School?

Students at Manila High School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

Is Manila High School a good school?

Manila High School ranks 207^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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.