Best Schools in 71861, AR
71861, AR has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,914 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 71861 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71861, AR
The top high schools in 71861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
2. Bradley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
3. Magnolia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
4. Lafayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71861, AR
The top middle schools in 71861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71861, AR
The top elementary schools in 71861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 538 Students
3. Bradley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 147 Students
4. Lafayette County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
5. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71861, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71861, AR has a total population of 2,215 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71861, 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 71861, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71861, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71861, 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 71861, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71861, AR
How many schools are in 71861, AR?
71861, AR has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,914 students in total.
How do schools in 71861 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 71861 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 71861 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71861?
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: 23%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations