Best Schools in 71638, AR
71638, AR has 16 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,928 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 71638 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71638, AR
The top high schools in 71638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District (chicot County) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Hamburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
4. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
5. Dermott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
6. Dermott Jtc School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas Youth Services School System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71638, AR
The top middle schools in 71638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students
2. Conner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
3. Drew Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
4. Lakeside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District (chicot County) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71638, AR
The top elementary schools in 71638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. Portland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
4. Lakeside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District (chicot County) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
5. Dermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
6. Noble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 405 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71638, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71638, AR has a total population of 3,529 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71638, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 71638, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71638, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71638, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 71638, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71638, AR
How many schools are in 71638, AR?
71638, AR has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,928 students in total.
How do schools in 71638 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 71638 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 71638 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71638?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations