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WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOL

700 BULLDOG DR, WHITE HALL, AR 71602WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
969
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$15,591
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 969 students in grades 09–12 in WHITE HALL, Arkansas.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,591 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in WHITE HALL, Arkansas, serving grades 09–12 with 969 students. The district invests $15,591 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOL

969
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
73
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 Distribution489 male · 480 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 510 students
Student Composition
60%
30%
Asian3%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black30%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051414001156

Academic Outcomes at WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 71602

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,591Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,591
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,860
Student Support$2,962
Administration$1,871
Operations$2,339
Other$1,559
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,591 spent per student, an estimated $6,907 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
40%
State government
45.2%
Local (property tax)
39.8%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
WHITE HALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (870)247-3255
NCES ID: 051414001156
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WHITE HALL 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 WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mid
WHITE HALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
703 students · 06–08
● 38 opp54% FRL
Elem
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
387 students · KG–05
● 38 opp62% FRL
Elem
MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
369 students · KG–05
● 38 opp51% FRL
Elem
GANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
348 students · KG–05
● 38 opp60% FRL
Elem
HARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
252 students · KG–05
● 40 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
700 BULLDOG DR, WHITE HALL, AR 71602
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.