Best Schools in 72355, AR
72355, AR has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,317 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 72355 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72355, AR
The top high schools in 72355, 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. Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 255 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena/ W.helena School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72355, AR
The top elementary schools in 72355, 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. Anna Strong Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 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 72355, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72355, AR has a total population of 2,239 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72355, 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 72355, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72355, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72355, 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 72355, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72355, AR
How many schools are in 72355, AR?
72355, AR has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,317 students in total.
How do schools in 72355 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 72355 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 72355 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72355?
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: 18%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations