Rural Special High School is a comprehensive public high school based in the rural, fringe community of Fox, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rural Special Elem. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Special Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rural Special Elem. School's student population of 113 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rural Special Elem. School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Special Elem. School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebel
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Special Elem. School's ranking?
Rural Special Elem. School is ranked #93 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Rural Special Elem. School?
113 students attend Rural Special Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rural Special Elem. School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rural Special Elem. School?
Rural Special Elem. School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rural Special Elem. School offer ?
Rural Special Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Special Elem. School part of?
Rural Special Elem. School is part of Mountain View School District.
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