Best Schools in 71639, AR
71639, AR has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,944 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 71639 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71639, AR
The top high schools in 71639, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
2. Star City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
3. Drew Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
4. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
5. Dumas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71639, AR
The top middle schools in 71639, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 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. Star City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
5. Dumas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71639, AR
The top elementary schools in 71639, 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. Dewitt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
4. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
5. Reed Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
6. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dumas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 238 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71639, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71639, AR has a total population of 5,591 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71639, 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 71639, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71639, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71639, 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 71639, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71639, AR
How many schools are in 71639, AR?
71639, AR has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,944 students in total.
How do schools in 71639 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 71639 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 71639 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71639?
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: 13%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 16%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations