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MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
5
Schools
3,861
Students
$11,323
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
43.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,861 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,323 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05830
MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTENPK–KG337
NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY01–02552
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07624
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MTN HOME HIGH CAREER ACADEMICSCharter08–121,518
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,323-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
46%
State
34.8%
Local (property tax)
45.9%
Federal
19.4%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (46%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,861
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,323, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,861 students.
What is the graduation rate for MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,323 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT?
44% of students in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 5 schools in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.