Is Dierks High School a good school?

Dierks High School ranks 181 st of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dierks High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Dierks High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dierks High School?

Students at Dierks High School are 91% White, 8% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Dierks High School?

Dierks High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Joann Walters Elementary School

Dierks High School

Summary:

Dierks High School is a public high school located in Dierks, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Dierks School District, which is ranked 140 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dierks High School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, low proficiency rates in key subjects, and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, and its proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra are particularly low. When compared to nearby schools like Dequeen High School and Mineral Springs High School, Dierks High School generally performs worse on standardized tests, particularly in subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Dierks High School, ranging from 65.09% to 74.79% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and could indicate a need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Dierks High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

900 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833

(870) 286-3234

District: Dierks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,964

Feeder schools for Dierks High School:

Elementary:

Joann Walters Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 4.3

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

8.1%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.6%

See top rated Arkansas high schools

Compare Dierks High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Dierks High School ranks better than 60.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Dierks High School ranks worse than 59.3% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (8.1%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dierks High School is 4.3. (See more...)

Compare Dierks High School employs 54.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dierks High School is $10,964.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Dierks High School 132^nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Dierks High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Dierks High School 181^st of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Dierks High School in the ranking list.)

Dierks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dierks School District 140^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Dierks High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Dierks High School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	64.96	75^th	208	63.9%
2006	42.61	139^th	206	32.5%
2007	49.54	132^nd	225	41.3%
2008	56.41	109^th	223	51.1%
2009	65.25	87^th	240	63.8%
2010	47.78	156^th	254	38.6%
2011	51.20	152^nd	264	42.4%
2012	69.62	71^st	265	73.2%
2013	57.15	129^th	278	53.6%
2014	57.16	129^th	280	53.9%
2015	36.58	177^th	275	35.6%
2016	59.84	115^th	312	63.1%
2017	61.98	120^th	315	61.9%
2018	36.14	221^st	318	30.5%
2019	50.17	170^th	319	46.7%
2021	56.19	147^th	330	55.5%
2022	43.04	193^rd	318	39.3%
2023	32.12	246^th	330	25.5%
2024	54.68	132^nd	335	60.6%

See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Dierks High School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	44.36	125^th	232	46.1%
2007	55.73	84^th	258	67.4%
2008	63.07	56^th	256	78.1%
2009	35.46	186^th	261	28.7%
2010	26.98	217^th	262	17.2%
2011	40.56	174^th	266	34.6%
2012	55.66	114^th	266	57.1%
2013	45.22	157^th	271	42.1%
2014	32.57	205^th	268	23.5%
2015	28.15	209^th	267	21.7%
2016	61.76	86^th	269	68.0%
2017	62.99	82^nd	264	68.9%
2018	66.05	67^th	263	74.5%
2019	48.35	157^th	282	44.3%
2021	54.46	123^rd	290	57.6%
2022	57.39	107^th	282	62.1%
2023	44.13	171^st	295	42.0%
2024	41.67	181^st	305	40.7%

See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Dierks High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Dierks High School, submit a rating!

No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Dierks High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1989	256	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	256
1990	256	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
1991	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
1992	251	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1993	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	265
1994	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1995	278	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	283
1996	278	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	283
1997	278	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	282
1998	301	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	305
1999	298	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	302
2000	288	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	294
2001	275	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	281
2002	276	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	279
2003	276	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	279
2004	261	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	264
2005	268	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	271
2006	263	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	268
2007	235	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	242
2008	224	2	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	234
2009	220	1	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	229
2010	213	2	0	9	1	0	0	225
2011	237	3	1	10	3	0	0	254
2012	215	2	0	8	3	0	0	228
2013	231	2	0	12	3	0	0	248
2014	247	2	4	15	3	0	0	271
2015	236	2	3	16	5	0	0	262
2016	224	2	1	10	4	0	0	241
2017	232	2	0	11	4	0	0	249
2018	239	2	0	11	2	0	0	254
2019	236	1	0	10	3	0	0	250
2020	232	2	0	11	5	0	0	250
2021	223	1	0	14	4	0	0	242
2022	209	0	0	18	4	0	1	232
2023	213	1	0	19	1	0	1	235

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 Dierks High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	14.6	18.6	n/a
1989	256	19.0	13.4	n/a
1990	256	20.0	12.8	11.7
1991	249	16.0	15.5	8.4
1992	251	16.5	15.2	13.1
1993	265	16.9	15.7	14.7
1994	275	16.8	16.4	22.2
1995	283	16.8	16.8	19.4
1996	283	16.8	16.8	19.4
1997	282	17.5	16.1	20.2
1998	305	17.5	17.4	20
1999	302	11.7	25.8	24.2
2000	294	29.0	10.1	26.5
2001	281	28.0	10.0	28.1
2002	279	23.0	12.1	31.2
2003	279	23.0	12.1	31.2
2004	264	26.0	10.2	31.8
2005	271	26.0	10.4	40.2
2006	268	26.0	10.3	38.8
2007	242	25.0	9.7	47.1
2008	234	27.0	8.7	46.2
2009	229	29.0	7.9	44.1
2010	225	29.1	8.0	47.1
2011	254	26.8	9.4	46.5
2012	228	27.4	8.3	52.2
2013	248	27.5	9.0	56
2014	271	25.9	10.4	59.4
2015	262	24.0	10.9	55.7
2016	241	27.0	8.9	54.8
2017	249	26.5	9.3	39
2018	254	25.9	9.7	48.4
2019	250	52.1	4.7	62
2020	250	53.6	4.6	74
2021	242	46.2	5.2	74.8
2022	232	47.5	4.8	65.1
2023	235	54.2	4.3	73.6

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 Dierks High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	14.6	18.6	n/a
1989	256	19.0	13.4	n/a
1990	256	20.0	12.8	11.7
1991	249	16.0	15.5	8.4
1992	251	16.5	15.2	13.1
1993	265	16.9	15.7	14.7
1994	275	16.8	16.4	22.2
1995	283	16.8	16.8	19.4
1996	283	16.8	16.8	19.4
1997	282	17.5	16.1	20.2
1998	305	17.5	17.4	20
1999	302	11.7	25.8	24.2
2000	294	29.0	10.1	26.5
2001	281	28.0	10.0	28.1
2002	279	23.0	12.1	31.2
2003	279	23.0	12.1	31.2
2004	264	26.0	10.2	31.8
2005	271	26.0	10.4	40.2
2006	268	26.0	10.3	38.8
2007	242	25.0	9.7	47.1
2008	234	27.0	8.7	46.2
2009	229	29.0	7.9	44.1
2010	225	29.1	8.0	47.1
2011	254	26.8	9.4	46.5
2012	228	27.4	8.3	52.2
2013	248	27.5	9.0	56
2014	271	25.9	10.4	59.4
2015	262	24.0	10.9	55.7
2016	241	27.0	8.9	54.8
2017	249	26.5	9.3	39
2018	254	25.9	9.7	48.4
2019	250	52.1	4.7	62
2020	250	53.6	4.6	74
2021	242	46.2	5.2	74.8
2022	232	47.5	4.8	65.1
2023	235	54.2	4.3	73.6

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 Dierks High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$958 (8.7%)	$10,006 (91.3%)	$10,964

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dierks 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 170^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 246^th of 330 Middle schools	21.3%
Ranks 157^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 171^st of 295 High schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Dierks High School)	76.3	66.7	9.6%
7th Grade English (Dierks School District)	76.3	66.7	9.6%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Dierks High School)	44.7	17.7	27%
7th Grade Math (Dierks School District)	44.7	17.7	27%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Dierks High School)	39.5	31.1	8.4%
7th Grade Science (Dierks School District)	39.5	31.1	8.4%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Dierks High School)	26.3	17.8	8.5%
7th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)	26.3	17.8	8.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Dierks High School)	71.4	57.9	13.5%
8th Grade English (Dierks School District)	71.4	57.9	13.5%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Dierks High School)	54.8	36.9	17.9%
8th Grade Math (Dierks School District)	54.8	36.9	17.9%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Dierks High School)	45.2	39.5	5.7%
8th Grade Science (Dierks School District)	45.2	39.5	5.7%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Dierks High School)	52.4	42.1	10.3%
8th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)	52.4	42.1	10.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Dierks High School)	50	56.7	6.7%
9th Grade English (Dierks School District)	50	56.7	6.7%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Dierks High School)	26.3	29.7	3.4%
9th Grade Math (Dierks School District)	26.3	29.7	3.4%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Dierks High School)	23.7	37.8	14.1%
9th Grade Science (Dierks School District)	23.7	37.8	14.1%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Dierks High School)	36.8	45.9	9.1%
9th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)	36.8	45.9	9.1%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Dierks High School)	54.8	38.8	16%
10th Grade English (Dierks School District)	54.8	38.8	16%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Dierks High School)	26.1	11.1	15%
10th Grade Math (Dierks School District)	26.1	11.1	15%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Dierks High School)	38.1	11.2	26.9%
10th Grade Science (Dierks School District)	38.1	11.2	26.9%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Dierks High School)	30.9	19.5	11.4%
10th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)	30.9	19.5	11.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dierks High School)	22.6	42.4	19.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dierks School District)	22.6	42.4	19.8%
11th Grade English (Dierks High School)	41.9	60.6	18.7%
11th Grade English (Dierks School District)	41.9	60.6	18.7%
11th Grade Reading (Dierks High School)	25.8	39.4	13.6%
11th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)	25.8	39.4	13.6%
11th Grade Science (Dierks High School)	22.6	33.3	10.7%
11th Grade Science (Dierks School District)	22.6	33.3	10.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	235	6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	19	90%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	213	9.7%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62%	73.6%	11.6%

Schools Near Dierks High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dierks High School	Public	7-12	900 Old Hwy 70 W	Dierks	71833	Howard County	Dierks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 286-3234	235	54	4.3	73.6%	213 (90.6%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	41.7	181^st of 305 public high schools	40.7%		44.1	171^st of 295 public high schools	42.0%	10	39.1	31.9	28.2	30.0	32.6	32.6	36.1	17.9	35.0	30.8	45.6	12.9	32.5	43.8	16.7	25.0	30.0	0.0	0.0		8.3	32.6	29.8	31.2	32.4	33.3		32.5	$10,964	$958	$10,006
Nashville High School	Public	10-12	1301 Mt Pleasant Dr	Nashville	71852	Howard County	Nashville School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 845-3261	465	39	11.7	70.5%	230 (49.5%)	91 (19.6%)	134 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	52.1	131^st of 305 public high schools	57.0%		50.1	145^th of 295 public high schools	50.8%	14				35.2	35.2				34.5	34.5								6.3	0.0		6.3					26.7	0.0	26.6	$11,544	$790	$10,755
Mineral Springs High School	Public	7-12	130 West McCrary Street	Mineral Springs	71851	Howard County	Mineral Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 287-4747	171	36	4.7	100.0%	26 (15.2%)	124 (72.5%)	17 (9.9%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	19.7	266^th of 305 public high schools	12.8%		11.3	272^nd of 295 public high schools	7.8%	6	17.2	19.2	25.0	3.3	16.2	17.2	23.0	25.0	3.3	17.0	5.7		4.0	9.1	0.0	3.4	8.3	4.3			5.8	22.9	11.5	18.0	40.0	4.5		15.6	$21,049	$1,481	$19,567
Dequeen High School	Public	10-12	1803 W Coulter Dr	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	Dequeen School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 642-2426	481	56	8.6	68.6%	136 (28.3%)	6 (1.2%)	305 (63.4%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.7%)	8 (1.7%)	15 (3.1%)	71.2	59^th of 305 public high schools	80.7%		57.5	116^th of 295 public high schools	60.7%	57				36.8	36.8				38.9	38.9								14.9	0.0	0.0	14.5					40.9	0.0	40.6	$9,828	$371	$9,458

Dierks High School

Dierks School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for Dierks High School

Rank History for Dierks High School

Enrollment information for Dierks High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dierks High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Dierks High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dierks High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Dierks High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Dierks High School