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Best Schools in 72359, AR
72359, AR has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,159 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in 72359 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72359, AR
The top high schools in 72359, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forrest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72359, AR
The top middle schools in 72359, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forrest City Jr. High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Lincoln Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72359, AR
The top elementary schools in 72359, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72359, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72359, AR has a total population of 417 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72359, 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 72359, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
20.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72359, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72359, 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 72359, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72359, AR
How many schools are in 72359, AR?
72359, AR has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,159 students in total.
How do schools in 72359 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 72359 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, so on average schools in 72359 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72359?
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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