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Best Schools in 72301, AR
72301, AR has 17 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,165 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 72301 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72301, AR
The top high schools in 72301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 850 Students
2. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 952 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72301, AR
The top middle schools in 72301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 970 Students
2. West Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 507 Students
3. Wonder Junior High School
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West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 320 Students
4. East Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72301, AR
The top elementary schools in 72301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
2. Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
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Marion School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 636 Students
3. Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
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Marion School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 684 Students
4. Bragg Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 534 Students
5. Weaver Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 274 Students
6. Maddux Elementary School
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West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students
7. Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 762 Students
8. Faulk Elementary School
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West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
9. Jackson/wonder Elementary School
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West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 560 Students
10. St Michael School
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St Michael School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72301, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72301, AR has a total population of 24,421 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72301, 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 72301, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72301, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72301, 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 72301, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72301, AR
How many schools are in 72301, AR?
72301, AR has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,165 students in total.
How do schools in 72301 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 72301 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 72301 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72301?
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: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations