Best Schools in 72104, AR
72104, AR has 28 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,210 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 72104 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72104, AR
The top high schools in 72104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1319 Students
2. Bismarck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Poyen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poyen School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 240 Students
4. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1112 Students
5. Ouachita High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students
6. Magnet Cove High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnet Cove School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
7. Harmony Grove High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
8. Glen Rose High School
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Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
9. Malvern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72104, AR
The top middle schools in 72104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 557 Students
2. Lakeside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
3. Benton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 1367 Students
4. Bismarck Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
5. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
6. Wilson Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 256 Students
7. Glen Rose Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72104, AR
The top elementary schools in 72104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poyen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poyen School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 268 Students
2. Ouachita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 279 Students
3. Lakeside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 720 Students
4. Harmony Grove Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
5. Bismarck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students
6. Magnet Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnet Cove School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
7. Glen Rose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
8. Malvern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
9. Ringgold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 570 Students
10. Lakeside Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 524 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72104, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72104, AR has a total population of 23,492 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72104, 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 72104, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72104, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72104, 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 72104, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72104, AR
How many schools are in 72104, AR?
72104, AR has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,210 students in total.
How do schools in 72104 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 72104 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 72104 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72104?
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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