Alma High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alma, Arkansas 72921 · Alma School District
#80 of 276 high schools in Arkansas
#8065 of 16,910 nationally
About Alma High School
Alma High School is a public high located in Alma, in the Alma School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 981 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 80th of 276 ranked high schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 981.
There are 4 schools in Alma; Alma High School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alma High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alma High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alma Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students · 1.6 km away
Alma Primary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
704 students · 2.3 km away
Alma Intermediate School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
685 students · 2.8 km away
James R. Tate Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 7.4 km away
Van Buren High School
Van Buren · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,232 students · 11 km away
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students · 11 km away
King Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 11 km away
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 12 km away
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Van Buren · Public other · Grades 9–9
468 students · 12 km away
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
White Hall High School
White Hall · Public high · Grades 9–12
954 students
Lake Hamilton High School
Pearcy · Public high · Grades 10–12
936 students
Joe T. Robinson High School
Little Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,030 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 10–12
927 students
Beebe High School
Beebe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
Nettleton High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,054 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alma High School a good school?
Alma High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #80 of 276 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alma High School rank in Arkansas?
Alma High School ranks #80 of 276 high schools in Arkansas and #8065 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alma High School?
Alma High School had 981 students in 2025.
Is Alma High School a elementary school or a high school?
Alma High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alma High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alma High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.