Best Schools in 71940, AR
71940, AR has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,518 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 71940 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71940, AR
The top high schools in 71940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murfreesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Gurdon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Prescott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Blevins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71940, AR
The top middle schools in 71940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prescott Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 249 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71940, AR
The top elementary schools in 71940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murfreesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
2. Prescott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 378 Students
3. Gurdon Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
4. Blevins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 255 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71940, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71940, AR has a total population of 1,481 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71940, 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 71940, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71940, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71940, 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 71940, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71940, AR
How many schools are in 71940, AR?
71940, AR has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,518 students in total.
How do schools in 71940 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 71940 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 71940 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71940?
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: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations