Enrollment
370
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Judsonia, AR
White Co. Central High School
Federal NCES profile for White Co. Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050417000156
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Co. Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Judsonia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
White Co. Central High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Co. Central High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Judsonia, AR.
School address
District: White Co. Central School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050417000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Co. Central High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Co. Central High School
White Co. Central High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Judsonia, Arkansas, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding White Co. Central School Dist. spends $9,757 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, White Co. Central School Dist., also runs White Co. Central Elem. School (560 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How White Co. Central High School compares
White Co. Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 25% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, White Co. Central High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Co. Central School Dist., which includes White Co. Central High School.
$9,757
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 56.0%
Federal 20.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How White Co. Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Co. Central Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Co. Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Co. Central High School
How many students attend White Co. Central High School?
White Co. Central High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Judsonia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Co. Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Co. Central High School is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Co. Central High School?
44.1% of students at White Co. Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Co. Central High School?
The largest demographic group at White Co. Central High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Judsonia, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Co. Central High School?
White Co. Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Co. Central High School rank among schools in Judsonia?
By Resource Investment Index, White Co. Central High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Judsonia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Judsonia on the city page.
Is White Co. Central High School a good school?
White Co. Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in White Co. Central School Dist.?
Besides White Co. Central High School, White Co. Central School Dist. also operates White Co. Central Elem. School (560 students). See the White Co. Central School Dist. district page for the complete list.
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