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Des Arc High School vs. Mccrory High School

Should you attend Des Arc High School or Mccrory High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Des Arc High School
600 Main St
Des Arc, AR 72040
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mccrory High School
509 N Jackson St
Mc Crory, AR 72101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Des Arc High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Mccrory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 264 students in grades 7-12, Des Arc High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 248 students in grades 7-12, Mccrory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
264 students
248 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Des Arc High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mccrory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Des Arc High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mccrory High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Des Arc High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mccrory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Des Arc High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Arc School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mccrory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mccrory School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#162 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#539 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Des Arc High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mccrory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AR)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Des Arc High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccrory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Des Arc High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccrory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Des Arc High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mccrory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AR)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Des Arc High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mccrory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Des Arc High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mccrory High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
44
49
Grade 8 Students
49
35
Grade 9 Students
38
42
Grade 10 Students
51
47
Grade 11 Students
44
42
Grade 12 Students
38
32
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Des Arc High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Arc School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mccrory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mccrory School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Des Arc High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Arc School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mccrory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mccrory School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Des Arc High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Arc School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mccrory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mccrory School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Des Arc High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Arc School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mccrory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mccrory School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Des Arc High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Arc School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mccrory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mccrory School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Des Arc High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Arc School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mccrory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mccrory School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
0.25
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Des Arc High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mccrory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Des Arc High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mccrory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Des Arc High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Arc School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mccrory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mccrory School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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