Emerson High School vs. Taylor High School
Should you attend Emerson High School or Taylor High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Taylor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 149 students in grades 7-12, Emerson 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 259 students in grades 7-12, Taylor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
149 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#250 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
14
47
Grade 8 Students
25
43
Grade 9 Students
27
51
Grade 10 Students
29
36
Grade 11 Students
28
47
Grade 12 Students
26
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
25%
n/a
% White
66%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
