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Best Schools in 72326, AR
72326, AR has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,418 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 72326 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72326, AR
The top high schools in 72326, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palestine-wheatley Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students
2. Wynne High School
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Wynne School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Forrest City High School
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Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72326, AR
The top middle schools in 72326, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Forrest City Jr. High
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Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
3. Lincoln Academy
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Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72326, AR
The top elementary schools in 72326, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 571 Students
2. Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
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Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
3. Stewart Elementary School
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Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
4. Wynne Primary School
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Wynne School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 566 Students
5. Central Elementary School
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Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72326, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72326, AR has a total population of 1,865 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72326, 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 72326, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72326, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72326, 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 72326, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72326, AR
How many schools are in 72326, AR?
72326, AR has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,418 students in total.
How do schools in 72326 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 72326 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 72326 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72326?
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: 16%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 10%
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- Projected: 11%
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- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations