Farmington High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the town of Farmington, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 10 through 12.
Serving 679 students in grades 10-12, Farmington 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 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Farmington High School's student population of 679 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Rankings
Farmington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington High School is 0.39, 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
#628 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington High School's ranking?
Farmington High School is ranked #628 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Farmington High School often compared to?
Farmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Har-ber High School, Greenland High School, Springdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Farmington High School?
679 students attend Farmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Farmington High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington High School?
Farmington High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farmington High School offer ?
Farmington High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington High School part of?
Farmington High School is part of Farmington School District.
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