Is Viola High School a good school?

Viola High School ranks 198 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Viola High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Viola High School.

What is the racial makeup of Viola High School?

Students at Viola High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Viola High School?

Viola High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Viola Elementary School

Viola High School

Summary:

Viola High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Viola, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the Viola School District, which is ranked 105 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Viola High School faces several challenges, including relatively low test scores compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics below the state levels. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.54% to 67.42% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.5 to 5.1 over the past three school years, which may provide a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to the nearby Izard County Cons. High School and Salem High School, Viola High School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 2nd out of 268 Arkansas high schools in the 2013-2014 school year to 198th out of 305 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 7-12

314 Longhorn Dr
Viola, AR 72583

(870) 458-2213

District: Viola School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
198^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,575

Feeder schools for Viola High School:

Elementary:

Viola Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 4.3

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Viola High School ranks better than 50.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Viola High School ranks worse than 64.9% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Viola High School employs 40.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Viola High School is $12,575.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Viola High School 165^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Viola High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Viola High School 198^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Viola High School in the ranking list.)

Viola School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Viola School District 105^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Viola High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	84.32	16^th	208	92.3%
2006	71.92	46^th	206	77.7%
2007	95.73	1^st	225	99.6%
2008	79.39	34^th	223	84.8%
2009	88.93	5^th	240	97.9%
2010	76.41	43^rd	254	83.1%
2011	60.54	113^th	264	57.2%
2012	46.53	171^st	265	35.5%
2013	63.56	104^th	278	62.6%
2014	57.04	130^th	280	53.6%
2015	26.05	220^th	275	20.0%
2016	76.88	40^th	312	87.2%
2017	77.96	37^th	315	88.3%
2018	64.29	112^th	318	64.8%
2019	65.09	108^th	319	66.1%
2021	53.27	161^st	330	51.2%
2022	39.29	212^th	318	33.3%
2023	57.79	150^th	330	54.5%
2024	48.41	165^th	335	50.7%

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

Rank History for Viola High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	57.13	66^th	232	71.6%
2007	67.06	46^th	258	82.2%
2008	72.53	27^th	256	89.5%
2009	77.73	16^th	261	93.9%
2010	78.51	13^th	262	95.0%
2011	74.85	21^st	266	92.1%
2012	83.46	6^th	266	97.7%
2013	78.94	20^th	271	92.6%
2014	92.09	2^nd	268	99.3%
2015	60.31	67^th	267	74.9%
2016	49.56	131^st	269	51.3%
2017	41.46	167^th	264	36.7%
2018	53.40	120^th	263	54.4%
2019	60.29	97^th	282	65.6%
2021	55.14	118^th	290	59.3%
2022	56.80	109^th	282	61.3%
2023	53.94	134^th	295	54.6%
2024	37.39	198^th	305	35.1%

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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 Viola High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1989	204	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	204
1990	193	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
1991	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
1992	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
1993	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1994	211	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1995	211	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1996	211	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1997	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
1998	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1999	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
2000	216	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
2001	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
2002	225	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	229
2003	225	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	229
2004	198	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	201
2005	211	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	218
2006	191	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	198
2007	190	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	194
2008	185	3	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	193
2009	181	4	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	190
2010	181	4	0	2	3	1	0	191
2011	187	3	0	5	3	0	0	198
2012	176	1	0	2	6	0	0	185
2013	182	1	1	3	4	0	0	191
2014	187	0	2	5	2	0	0	196
2015	182	0	0	6	1	0	0	189
2016	179	0	0	1	0	0	0	180
2017	169	3	0	2	0	0	0	174
2018	166	0	0	4	0	0	1	171
2019	172	0	0	3	0	0	0	175
2020	152	0	1	2	0	0	2	157
2021	171	1	0	3	0	0	3	178
2022	169	1	0	3	0	0	5	178
2023	168	1	0	3	0	0	5	177

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 Viola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	218	15.3	14.2	n/a
1989	204	16.0	12.7	n/a
1990	193	17.0	11.3	29
1991	182	13.4	13.5	25.3
1992	185	13.2	14.0	21.6
1993	199	13.5	14.7	22.6
1994	211	12.6	16.7	25.6
1995	211	13.7	15.4	22.7
1996	211	13.7	15.4	22.7
1997	216	12.8	16.9	21.8
1998	218	12.8	17.0	22.5
1999	226	8.6	26.3	34.1
2000	216	16.0	13.5	34.3
2001	223	16.0	13.9	38.6
2002	229	14.0	16.4	45.4
2003	229	14.0	16.4	45.4
2004	201	14.0	14.4	41.3
2005	218	16.0	13.6	46.3
2006	198	18.0	11.0	41.9
2007	194	21.0	9.2	40.7
2008	193	21.0	9.2	43.5
2009	190	21.0	9.0	47.9
2010	191	22.1	9.5	49.7
2011	198	18.3	10.7	54
2012	185	17.6	10.4	50.3
2013	191	17.5	10.8	56
2014	196	20.2	9.6	54.1
2015	189	20.0	9.4	56.6
2016	180	23.0	7.8	58.3
2017	174	21.5	8.0	36.8
2018	171	20.9	8.1	41.5
2019	175	40.7	4.2	61.1
2020	157	52.3	2.9	67.5
2021	178	50.3	3.5	67.4
2022	178	34.6	5.1	65.7
2023	177	40.7	4.3	65.5

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 Viola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	218	15.3	14.2	n/a
1989	204	16.0	12.7	n/a
1990	193	17.0	11.3	29
1991	182	13.4	13.5	25.3
1992	185	13.2	14.0	21.6
1993	199	13.5	14.7	22.6
1994	211	12.6	16.7	25.6
1995	211	13.7	15.4	22.7
1996	211	13.7	15.4	22.7
1997	216	12.8	16.9	21.8
1998	218	12.8	17.0	22.5
1999	226	8.6	26.3	34.1
2000	216	16.0	13.5	34.3
2001	223	16.0	13.9	38.6
2002	229	14.0	16.4	45.4
2003	229	14.0	16.4	45.4
2004	201	14.0	14.4	41.3
2005	218	16.0	13.6	46.3
2006	198	18.0	11.0	41.9
2007	194	21.0	9.2	40.7
2008	193	21.0	9.2	43.5
2009	190	21.0	9.0	47.9
2010	191	22.1	9.5	49.7
2011	198	18.3	10.7	54
2012	185	17.6	10.4	50.3
2013	191	17.5	10.8	56
2014	196	20.2	9.6	54.1
2015	189	20.0	9.4	56.6
2016	180	23.0	7.8	58.3
2017	174	21.5	8.0	36.8
2018	171	20.9	8.1	41.5
2019	175	40.7	4.2	61.1
2020	157	52.3	2.9	67.5
2021	178	50.3	3.5	67.4
2022	178	34.6	5.1	65.7
2023	177	40.7	4.3	65.5

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 Viola High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$844 (6.7%)	$11,731 (93.3%)	$12,575

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Viola 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 108^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 150^th of 330 Middle schools	11.6%
Ranks 97^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 134^th of 295 High schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Viola High School)	78.8	93.6	14.8%
7th Grade English (Viola School District)	78.8	93.6	14.8%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Viola High School)	48.5	35.5	13%
7th Grade Math (Viola School District)	48.5	35.5	13%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Viola High School)	45.4	25.8	19.6%
7th Grade Science (Viola School District)	45.4	25.8	19.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Viola High School)	42.4	48.4	6%
7th Grade Reading (Viola School District)	42.4	48.4	6%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Viola High School)	75	80	5%
8th Grade English (Viola School District)	75	80	5%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Viola High School)	62.5	28	34.5%
8th Grade Math (Viola School District)	62.5	28	34.5%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Viola High School)	45.8	32	13.8%
8th Grade Science (Viola School District)	45.8	32	13.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Viola High School)	62.5	44	18.5%
8th Grade Reading (Viola School District)	62.5	44	18.5%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Viola High School)	72.4	39.4	33%
9th Grade English (Viola School District)	72.4	39.4	33%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Viola High School)	44.8	23.7	21.1%
9th Grade Math (Viola School District)	44.8	23.7	21.1%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Viola High School)	51.7	23.7	28%
9th Grade Science (Viola School District)	51.7	23.7	28%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Viola High School)	55.1	44.8	10.3%
9th Grade Reading (Viola School District)	55.1	44.8	10.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Viola High School)	63.7	63.3	0.4%
10th Grade English (Viola School District)	63.7	63.3	0.4%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Viola High School)	27.3	20	7.3%
10th Grade Math (Viola School District)	27.3	20	7.3%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Viola High School)	45.4	26.7	18.7%
10th Grade Science (Viola School District)	45.4	26.7	18.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Viola High School)	36.3	43.3	7%
10th Grade Reading (Viola School District)	36.3	43.3	7%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Viola High School)	3.7	12.5	8.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Viola School District)	3.7	12.5	8.8%
11th Grade English (Viola High School)	37	37.5	0.5%
11th Grade English (Viola School District)	37	37.5	0.5%
11th Grade Reading (Viola High School)	25.9	25	0.9%
11th Grade Reading (Viola School District)	25.9	25	0.9%
11th Grade Science (Viola High School)	7.4	20.8	13.4%
11th Grade Science (Viola School District)	7.4	20.8	13.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	175	177	1.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	168	2.3%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.1%	65.5%	4.4%

Schools Near Viola 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 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
Viola High School	Public	7-12	314 Longhorn Dr	Viola	72583	Fulton County	Viola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 458-2213	177	41	4.3	65.5%	168 (94.9%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	37.4	198^th of 305 public high schools	35.1%		53.9	134^th of 295 public high schools	54.6%	64	45.5	19.4	24.1	25.6	27.2	59.0	19.4	24.1	30.7	31.4	54.6		38.7	18.1	10.5	13.9	30.0	5.6	8.3		10.3	50.0	16.2	30.2		21.1	0.0	20.0	$12,575	$844	$11,731
Salem High School	Public	7-12	313 Hwy 62 E Ste 2	Salem	72576	Fulton County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 895-3293	425	61	7.0	55.8%	393 (92.5%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	81.4	26^th of 305 public high schools	91.5%		86.8	26^th of 295 public high schools	91.2%		32.9	46.8	34.3	44.9	39.6	38.8	41.9	42.5	50.0	43.6	46.2	56.5	51.2		34.3	33.8		15.6		0.0	15.3	45.4	45.1	45.3		47.4		47.4	$9,115	$736	$8,380
Izard County Cons. High School	Public	9-12	5068 N Ar 9	Brockwell	72517	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 258-7788	193	50	3.8	71.5%	182 (94.3%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	44.5	170^th of 305 public high schools	44.3%		43.7	173^rd of 295 public high schools	41.4%	3			19.2	29.7	23.8			20.9	27.0	23.5					16.7	16.3		17.1	0.0		16.2				100.0	36.4	0.0	34.2	$14,103	$1,074	$13,029

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