Mount Judea High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Mount Judea, Arkansas, United States. MJHS provides secondary education for approximately 65 students in grades 7 through 12.
Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mt. Judea K-12 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Judea K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Judea K-12 School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 134% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Mt. Judea K-12 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Judea K-12 School is 0.15, 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
#816 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
92%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Judea K-12 School's ranking?
Mt. Judea K-12 School is ranked #816 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Judea K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Judea K-12 School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mt. Judea K-12 School?
166 students attend Mt. Judea K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mt. Judea K-12 School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Judea K-12 School?
Mt. Judea K-12 School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt. Judea K-12 School offer ?
Mt. Judea K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Judea K-12 School part of?
Mt. Judea K-12 School is part of Deer/Mt. Judea School District.
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