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Best Schools in 72396, AR
72396, AR has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,340 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 72396 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72396, AR
The top high schools in 72396, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Cnty High A New Tech Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Wynne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. 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 72396, AR
The top middle schools in 72396, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Forrest City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
3. Lincoln Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72396, AR
The top elementary schools in 72396, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
2. Wynne Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 571 Students
3. Stewart Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
4. Wynne Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 566 Students
5. 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 72396, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72396, AR has a total population of 13,148 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72396, 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 72396, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72396, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72396, 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 72396, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72396, AR
How many schools are in 72396, AR?
72396, AR has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,340 students in total.
How do schools in 72396 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 72396 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 72396 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72396?
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: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations