Is Lafayette County High School a good school?

Lafayette County High School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Lafayette County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Lafayette County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette County High School?

Students at Lafayette County High School are 54% African American, 36% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lafayette County High School?

Lafayette County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lafayette County Elementary

Lafayette County High School

Summary:

Lafayette County High School is a public high school located in Stamps, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Lafayette County School District, which is ranked 241 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Lafayette County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, with its ranking ranging from 158 to 285 out of the state's high schools. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages across various subject areas and grade levels, with only 10.7% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts and just 1.2% proficient in ATLAS/Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.22% to 84.3% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average.

While Lafayette County High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Nevada High School, Taylor High School, and Spring Hill High School, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's consistent underperformance and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that the school and the Lafayette County School District need to address systemic challenges to provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1209 Alexander Ln
Stamps, AR 71860

(870) 533-4464

District: Lafayette County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,752

Feeder schools for Lafayette County High School:

Elementary:

Lafayette County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.4%

White:

36.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette County High School ranks worse than 98.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Lafayette County High School ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.4%), White (36.1%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette County High School is 4.5. (See more...)

Compare Lafayette County High School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette County High School is $13,752.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County High School 331^st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lafayette County High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County High School 279^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Lafayette County High School in the ranking list.)

Lafayette County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County School District 241^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lafayette County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	3.48	218^th	225	3.1%
2008	6.39	211^th	223	5.4%
2009	8.88	225^th	240	6.3%
2010	14.26	235^th	254	7.5%
2011	9.87	249^th	264	5.7%
2012	18.03	235^th	265	11.3%
2013	28.60	224^th	278	19.4%
2014	29.78	224^th	280	20.0%
2015	26.69	214^th	275	22.2%
2016	18.02	281^st	312	9.9%
2017	10.88	300^th	315	4.8%
2018	24.05	258^th	318	18.9%
2019	13.72	290^th	319	9.1%
2021	8.71	306^th	330	7.3%
2022	8.84	294^th	318	7.5%
2023	3.54	325^th	330	1.5%
2024	4.52	331^st	335	1.2%

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

Rank History for Lafayette County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	28.77	178^th	232	23.3%
2007	14.99	227^th	258	12.0%
2008	13.96	228^th	256	10.9%
2009	14.43	235^th	261	10.0%
2010	8.55	244^th	262	6.9%
2011	11.39	243^rd	266	8.6%
2012	13.43	242^nd	266	9.0%
2013	17.51	242^nd	271	10.7%
2014	18.49	238^th	268	11.2%
2015	38.39	158^th	267	40.8%
2016	21.31	234^th	269	13.0%
2017	20.76	229^th	264	13.3%
2018	16.23	236^th	263	10.3%
2019	19.39	244^th	282	13.5%
2021	17.86	253^rd	290	12.8%
2022	17.40	250^th	282	11.3%
2023	4.98	285^th	295	3.4%
2024	15.33	279^th	305	8.5%

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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 Lafayette County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	115	148	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	264
2005	121	152	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	275
2006	123	172	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
2007	168	267	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	437
2008	165	237	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	405
2009	123	219	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	345
2010	141	225	2	7	0	1	3	379
2011	141	217	2	4	0	0	3	367
2012	123	202	1	6	0	0	3	335
2013	120	199	0	5	0	0	2	326
2014	121	187	0	7	0	0	2	317
2015	100	194	0	7	0	0	1	302
2016	89	187	0	6	0	0	2	284
2017	86	179	1	5	0	0	3	274
2018	85	159	1	6	0	0	3	254
2019	78	147	1	7	0	0	5	238
2020	82	139	1	7	0	0	6	235
2021	86	132	0	5	0	0	6	229
2022	82	144	0	8	0	0	8	242
2023	91	137	0	14	0	0	10	252

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 Lafayette County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	264	15.0	17.6	50.4
2005	275	19.0	14.5	60.4
2006	297	24.0	12.4	68.4
2007	437	38.0	11.5	77.6
2008	405	39.0	10.4	69.9
2009	345	37.0	9.3	73.9
2010	379	42.8	9.7	78.4
2011	367	35.3	10.3	81.2
2012	335	32.0	10.4	82.1
2013	326	33.3	9.7	77.9
2014	317	31.9	9.9	80.1
2015	302	30.0	10.0	82.1
2016	284	28.0	10.1	80.6
2017	274	26.2	10.4	39.1
2018	254	27.3	9.2	39.4
2019	238	27.3	8.7	85.7
2020	235	34.5	6.7	86.8
2021	229	37.5	6.1	81.2
2022	242	40.5	5.9	84.3
2023	252	55.0	4.5	81.7

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 Lafayette County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	264	15.0	17.6	50.4
2005	275	19.0	14.5	60.4
2006	297	24.0	12.4	68.4
2007	437	38.0	11.5	77.6
2008	405	39.0	10.4	69.9
2009	345	37.0	9.3	73.9
2010	379	42.8	9.7	78.4
2011	367	35.3	10.3	81.2
2012	335	32.0	10.4	82.1
2013	326	33.3	9.7	77.9
2014	317	31.9	9.9	80.1
2015	302	30.0	10.0	82.1
2016	284	28.0	10.1	80.6
2017	274	26.2	10.4	39.1
2018	254	27.3	9.2	39.4
2019	238	27.3	8.7	85.7
2020	235	34.5	6.7	86.8
2021	229	37.5	6.1	81.2
2022	242	40.5	5.9	84.3
2023	252	55.0	4.5	81.7

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 Lafayette County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,204 (8.8%)	$12,548 (91.2%)	$13,752

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 325^th of 330 Middle schools	7.6%
Ranks 244^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 285^th of 295 High schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Lafayette County High School)	63.1	36.7	26.4%
7th Grade English (Lafayette County School District)	63.1	36.7	26.4%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Lafayette County High School)	31.6	4.1	27.5%
7th Grade Math (Lafayette County School District)	31.6	4.1	27.5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Lafayette County High School)	21.1	4.1	17%
7th Grade Science (Lafayette County School District)	21.1	4.1	17%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lafayette County High School)	21.1	4.1	17%
7th Grade Reading (Lafayette County School District)	21.1	4.1	17%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Lafayette County High School)	58.3	46.6	11.7%
8th Grade English (Lafayette County School District)	58.3	46.6	11.7%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Lafayette County High School)	16.7	13	3.7%
8th Grade Math (Lafayette County School District)	16.7	13	3.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Lafayette County High School)	30.6	8.8	21.8%
8th Grade Science (Lafayette County School District)	30.6	8.8	21.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lafayette County High School)	33.3	20	13.3%
8th Grade Reading (Lafayette County School District)	33.3	20	13.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Lafayette County High School)	43.8	15.9	27.9%
9th Grade English (Lafayette County School District)	43.8	15.9	27.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Lafayette County High School)	21.9	4.5	17.4%
9th Grade Math (Lafayette County School District)	21.9	4.5	17.4%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Lafayette County High School)	21.9	6.8	15.1%
9th Grade Science (Lafayette County School District)	21.9	6.8	15.1%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Lafayette County High School)	31.2	15.9	15.3%
9th Grade Reading (Lafayette County School District)	31.2	15.9	15.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Lafayette County High School)	37.2	18.9	18.3%
10th Grade English (Lafayette County School District)	37.2	18.9	18.3%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Lafayette County High School)	16.3	0	16.3%
10th Grade Math (Lafayette County School District)	16.3	0	16.3%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Lafayette County High School)	11.6	2.7	8.9%
10th Grade Science (Lafayette County School District)	11.6	2.7	8.9%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lafayette County High School)	11.6	5.4	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Lafayette County School District)	11.6	5.4	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County High School)	7.3	3.3	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County School District)	7.3	3.3	4%
11th Grade English (Lafayette County High School)	24.4	16.7	7.7%
11th Grade English (Lafayette County School District)	24.4	16.7	7.7%
11th Grade Reading (Lafayette County High School)	19.5	13.3	6.2%
11th Grade Reading (Lafayette County School District)	19.5	13.3	6.2%
11th Grade Science (Lafayette County High School)	12.2	6.7	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Lafayette County School District)	12.2	6.7	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	238	252	5.9%
African American	147	137	6.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	14	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	91	16.7%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.7%	81.7%	4%

Schools Near Lafayette County 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 All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th 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
Lafayette County High School	Public	7-12	1209 Alexander Ln	Stamps	71860	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 533-4464	252	55	4.5	81.7%	91 (36.1%)	137 (54.4%)	14 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	15.3	279^th of 305 public high schools	8.5%		5	285^th of 295 public high schools	3.4%	6	8.6	4.3	11.9	18.2	10.7	5.7	6.4	11.9	15.9	10.1	2.9	0.0	1.2		0.0	0.0	16.7	0.0		2.1	11.4	2.1	6.1	42.9	15.8			20.0	$13,752	$1,204	$12,548
Magnolia High School	Public	9-12	1400 High School Dr	Magnolia	71753	Columbia County	Magnolia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 234-4424	780	71	10.9	57.7%	280 (35.9%)	418 (53.6%)	48 (6.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	27.6	240^th of 305 public high schools	21.3%		46	165^th of 295 public high schools	44.1%	75			21.8	20.3	21.1			21.2	20.8	21.0					2.0	2.0	42.1	4.2	33.3	11.5				68.4	22.6	50.0	0.0	30.9	$12,014	$1,225	$10,790
Spring Hill High School	Public	7-12	633 Hwy 355 W	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Spring Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-7430	293	41	7.1	45.4%	256 (87.4%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.1%)	68	72^nd of 305 public high schools	76.4%		65.5	85^th of 295 public high schools	71.2%	13	34.2	27.1	32.7	35.1	32.0	31.6	29.1	34.6	32.4	32.0	15.8	24.4	20.5		41.2	44.4	100.0	20.6		25.0	44.7	35.4	39.6		29.4			29.4	$8,701	$402	$8,299
Nevada High School	Public	7-12	6580 Us Hwy 278	Rosston	71858	Nevada County	Nevada School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 871-2478	184	31	6.0	100.0%	112 (60.9%)	57 (31.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	15.7	277^th of 305 public high schools	9.2%		17.8	263^rd of 295 public high schools	10.8%	14	13.0	19.5	7.3	18.2	14.4	16.2	26.9	14.6	18.2	19.2	6.5	3.2	4.8	10.0	0.0	2.3	25.0	3.6		6.3	9.7	21.9	16.7	0.0	15.6			15.2	$11,458	$608	$10,850
Taylor High School	Public	7-12	506 E Pine St	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 694-2251	236	27	8.7	25.0%	227 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.7	24^th of 305 public high schools	92.1%		86.2	28^th of 295 public high schools	90.5%	4	56.3	52.6	47.2	65.6	54.4	56.3	52.6	45.3	65.7	53.8	45.9	36.8	41.9		25.0	25.0		6.5		6.5	60.4	55.2	58.2		71.0		100.0	71.9	$10,732	$476	$10,256
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center	Public	9-12	2500 South Main	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 777-5722	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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