East Poinsett County High School

Summary:

East Poinsett County High School is a public high school located in Lepanto, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school is part of the East Poinsett County School District, which is ranked 93 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While East Poinsett County High School has consistently performed below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels based on test scores, it does show some strengths. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (52.4%) and Science (43.3%) for all grades were higher than the state averages. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (31.3%) and Reading (30.2%) was lower than the state averages. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 10.2 over the past three school years, may contribute to a more personalized learning environment. Compared to nearby schools, East Poinsett County High School generally performs better than Osceola High School and Academies At Rivercrest High School, but lags behind the performance of Buffalo Island Central High School, Riverside High School, and Marked Tree High School.

One notable factor about East Poinsett County High School is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.28% to 73.31% over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the state average and suggests that the school may face challenges in addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these equity concerns could be an area of focus for the school and the East Poinsett County School District.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 502 McClellan St
       Lepanto, AR  72354


(870) 475-2331

District: East Poinsett County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,971 Help


Feeder schools for East Poinsett County High School:

Elementary:    Lepanto Elementary School
    Tyronza Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
African American:
14.6%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.4% Help


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Compare Details East Poinsett County High School ranks better than 77% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Poinsett County High School ranks worse than 51.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), African American (14.6%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Poinsett County High School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Poinsett County High School is $9,971.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Poinsett County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East Poinsett County High School 77th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See East Poinsett County High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks East Poinsett County High School 156th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See East Poinsett County High School in the ranking list.)

East Poinsett County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Poinsett County School District 93rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Poinsett County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.33 126th 208 39.4%
2006 28.99 165th 206 19.9%
2007 9.48 211th 225 6.2%
2008 24.95 193rd 223 13.5%
2009 37.52 175th 240 27.1%
2010 52.06 139th 254 45.3%
2011 32.55 208th 264 21.2%
2012 27.24 221st 265 16.6%
2013 42.28 183rd 278 34.2%
2014 65.35 97th 280 65.4%
2015 69.57 57th 275 79.3%
2016 47.49 170th 312 45.5%
2017 51.73 152nd 315 51.7%
2018 44.10 193rd 318 39.3%
2019 47.99 186th 319 41.7%
2021 50.49 171st 330 48.2%
2022 47.19 174th 318 45.3%
2023 52.58 168th 330 49.1%
2024 69.43 77th 335 77.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Poinsett County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.98 165th 232 28.9%
2007 53.63 96th 258 62.8%
2008 54.27 92nd 256 64.1%
2009 40.05 164th 261 37.2%
2010 35.59 194th 262 26.0%
2011 34.28 195th 266 26.7%
2012 32.90 199th 266 25.2%
2013 51.40 127th 271 53.1%
2014 32.41 207th 268 22.8%
2015 43.29 135th 267 49.4%
2016 41.58 168th 269 37.5%
2017 45.76 154th 264 41.7%
2018 32.44 199th 263 24.3%
2019 28.80 221st 282 21.6%
2021 46.31 153rd 290 47.2%
2022 56.84 108th 282 61.7%
2023 60.15 106th 295 64.1%
2024 46.98 156th 305 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

East Poinsett County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for East Poinsett County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 109 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1989 116 21 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 137
1990 129 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1991 135 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1992 121 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 126 15 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1994 130 24 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1995 169 31 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 169 31 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 179 33 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1998 368 56 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 352 59 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 330 54 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 326 51 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 333 42 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 333 42 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 310 46 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 313 41 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 327 40 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 329 45 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 324 36 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 305 40 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2010 290 30 0 8 0 0 0 0 328
2011 273 40 0 5 0 0 7 0 325
2012 278 38 0 9 0 0 6 0 331
2013 273 37 0 15 0 0 10 0 335
2014 261 42 0 19 0 0 9 0 331
2015 259 38 0 25 0 0 9 0 331
2016 255 38 0 29 0 0 9 0 331
2017 260 38 0 31 0 0 12 0 341
2018 253 36 0 27 0 0 11 0 327
2019 241 40 0 30 0 0 12 0 323
2020 225 36 0 27 0 0 14 0 302
2021 217 36 0 21 0 0 15 0 289
2022 210 37 0 17 1 0 16 0 281
2023 206 36 0 17 1 0 16 0 276
2024 195 40 0 22 0 0 17 0 274

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Poinsett County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 126 12.6 10.0 n/a
1989 137 16.0 8.5 n/a
1990 147 15.0 9.8 25.9
1991 153 11.5 13.3 17.6
1992 135 11.9 11.3 23.7
1993 145 11.2 12.9 24.1
1994 156 11.3 13.8 24.4
1995 205 12.2 16.8 20
1996 205 12.2 16.8 20
1997 219 12.6 17.4 21
1998 429 12.6 34.0 24.2
1999 424 15.9 26.7 31.8
2000 400 34.0 11.8 33
2001 393 36.0 10.9 40.7
2002 387 26.0 14.9 41.3
2003 387 26.0 14.9 41.3
2004 363 29.0 12.5 40.8
2005 364 28.0 13.0 42.6
2006 372 37.0 10.1 48.9
2007 382 34.0 11.2 61.5
2008 371 35.0 10.6 65.2
2009 352 33.0 10.7 67.6
2010 328 34.1 9.1 71
2011 325 35.5 9.1 66.2
2012 331 37.2 8.8 69.8
2013 335 32.7 10.2 72.5
2014 331 31.8 10.4 75.5
2015 331 28.0 11.8 74
2016 331 32.0 10.3 73.1
2017 341 30.8 11.0 42.5
2018 327 28.4 11.5 43.1
2019 323 30.6 10.5 70.6
2020 302 29.6 10.1 73.8
2021 289 31.5 9.1 71.3
2022 281 27.4 10.2 73.3
2023 276 27.6 10.0 71.7
2024 274 31.1 8.8 77.4

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 East Poinsett County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 126 12.6 10.0 n/a
1989 137 16.0 8.5 n/a
1990 147 15.0 9.8 25.9
1991 153 11.5 13.3 17.6
1992 135 11.9 11.3 23.7
1993 145 11.2 12.9 24.1
1994 156 11.3 13.8 24.4
1995 205 12.2 16.8 20
1996 205 12.2 16.8 20
1997 219 12.6 17.4 21
1998 429 12.6 34.0 24.2
1999 424 15.9 26.7 31.8
2000 400 34.0 11.8 33
2001 393 36.0 10.9 40.7
2002 387 26.0 14.9 41.3
2003 387 26.0 14.9 41.3
2004 363 29.0 12.5 40.8
2005 364 28.0 13.0 42.6
2006 372 37.0 10.1 48.9
2007 382 34.0 11.2 61.5
2008 371 35.0 10.6 65.2
2009 352 33.0 10.7 67.6
2010 328 34.1 9.1 71
2011 325 35.5 9.1 66.2
2012 331 37.2 8.8 69.8
2013 335 32.7 10.2 72.5
2014 331 31.8 10.4 75.5
2015 331 28.0 11.8 74
2016 331 32.0 10.3 73.1
2017 341 30.8 11.0 42.5
2018 327 28.4 11.5 43.1
2019 323 30.6 10.5 70.6
2020 302 29.6 10.1 73.8
2021 289 31.5 9.1 71.3
2022 281 27.4 10.2 73.3
2023 276 27.6 10.0 71.7
2024 274 31.1 8.8 77.4

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 East Poinsett County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,236 (12.4%) $8,735 (87.6%) $9,971

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Poinsett County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 168th of 330 Middle schools
 7.4%
Ranks 221st of 282 High schoolsRanks 106th of 295 High schools
 42.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (East Poinsett County High School)71.973.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade English (East Poinsett County School District)71.973.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (East Poinsett County High School)31.646.4
 14.8%
   7th Grade Math (East Poinsett County School District)31.646.4
 14.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (East Poinsett County High School)38.651.3
 12.7%
   7th Grade Science (East Poinsett County School District)38.651.3
 12.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County High School)31.641.4
 9.8%
   7th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County School District)31.641.4
 9.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (East Poinsett County High School)8060.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade English (East Poinsett County School District)8060.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (East Poinsett County High School)51.134
 17.1%
   8th Grade Math (East Poinsett County School District)51.134
 17.1%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (East Poinsett County High School)48.931.4
 17.5%
   8th Grade Science (East Poinsett County School District)48.931.4
 17.5%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County High School)53.443.1
 10.3%
   8th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County School District)53.443.1
 10.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (East Poinsett County High School)56.552.8
 3.7%
   9th Grade English (East Poinsett County School District)56.552.8
 3.7%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (East Poinsett County High School)30.523.7
 6.8%
   9th Grade Math (East Poinsett County School District)30.523.7
 6.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (East Poinsett County High School)28.232.7
 4.5%
   9th Grade Science (East Poinsett County School District)28.232.7
 4.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County High School)28.241.8
 13.6%
   9th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County School District)28.241.8
 13.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (East Poinsett County High School)5069.7
 19.7%
   10th Grade English (East Poinsett County School District)5069.7
 19.7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (East Poinsett County High School)18.815.1
 3.7%
   10th Grade Math (East Poinsett County School District)18.815.1
 3.7%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (East Poinsett County High School)2527.3
 2.3%
   10th Grade Science (East Poinsett County School District)2527.3
 2.3%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County High School)20.345.5
 25.2%
   10th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County School District)20.345.5
 25.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Poinsett County High School)5.48.7
 3.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (East Poinsett County School District)5.48.7
 3.3%
11th Grade English (East Poinsett County High School)33.943.5
 9.6%
   11th Grade English (East Poinsett County School District)33.943.5
 9.6%
11th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County High School)14.328.3
 14%
   11th Grade Reading (East Poinsett County School District)14.328.3
 14%
11th Grade Science (East Poinsett County High School)8.913
 4.1%
   11th Grade Science (East Poinsett County School District)8.913
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323276
 14.6%
African American4036
 10%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic3017
 43.3%
Pacific Islander00
White241206
 14.5%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%71.7%
 1.2%


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East Poinsett County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lepanto Elementary School
Elementary : Tyronza Elementary School

East Poinsett County High School ranks 156th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended East Poinsett County High School.

Students at East Poinsett County High School are 71% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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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.

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