Best Schools in 72342, AR
72342, AR has 8 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,398 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 72342 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72342, AR
The top high schools in 72342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barton-lexa School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 323 Students
2. Kipp Delta Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena/ W.helena School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 493 Students
4. Marvell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marvell School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72342, AR
The top middle schools in 72342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72342, AR
The top elementary schools in 72342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barton-lexa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 351 Students
2. Marvell Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marvell School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
3. J.f. Wahl Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena/ W.helena School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72342, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72342, AR has a total population of 3,955 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72342, 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 72342, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
85.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
68.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72342, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72342, 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 72342, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72342, AR
How many schools are in 72342, AR?
72342, AR has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,398 students in total.
How do schools in 72342 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 72342 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 72342 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72342?
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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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 15%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations