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VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL

1164 MAIN ST, VILONIA, AR 72173VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
859
Students
Total enrolled
95%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 10% vs nat'l
$10,846
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 24% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 859 students in grades 09–12 in VILONIA, Arkansas.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,846 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in VILONIA, Arkansas, serving grades 09–12 with 859 students. The district invests $10,846 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 95% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL

859
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
82
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution416 male · 443 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 288 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051353001110

Academic Outcomes at VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
95%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72173

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,846Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,846
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,772
Student Support$2,061
Administration$1,302
Operations$1,627
Other$1,085
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,846 spent per student, an estimated $4,805 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
27%
State government
58.9%
Local (property tax)
27.4%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 95% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,846/student, 24% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VILONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Middle
FRANK MITCHELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLVILONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyFaulkner County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (501)796-2111
NCES ID: 051353001110
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in VILONIA seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mid
FRANK MITCHELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
654 students · 04–06
● 45 opp45% FRL
Elem
VILONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
571 students · PK–03
● 45 opp46% FRL
Mid
VILONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
479 students · 07–08
● 45 opp47% FRL
Elem
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
345 students · KG–03
● 41 opp51% FRL
Other
VILONIA PATHWAYS ACADEMY
145 students · KG–12
● 45 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1164 MAIN ST, VILONIA, AR 72173
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.