Best Schools in 71842, AR
71842, AR has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,322 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 71842 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71842, AR
The top high schools in 71842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horatio High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horatio School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 321 Students
2. Dequeen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dequeen School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 481 Students
3. Ashdown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashdown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71842, AR
The top middle schools in 71842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dequeen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dequeen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 343 Students
2. Ashdown Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashdown School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71842, AR
The top elementary schools in 71842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dequeen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dequeen School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 523 Students
2. Horatio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horatio School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 373 Students
3. Ashdown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashdown School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
4. Dequeen Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dequeen School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71842, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71842, AR has a total population of 2,225 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71842, 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 71842, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
66.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71842, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71842, 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 71842, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71842, AR
How many schools are in 71842, AR?
71842, AR has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,322 students in total.
How do schools in 71842 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 71842 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 71842 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71842?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near 71842, AR
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations