Best Schools in 72401, AR
72401, AR has 32 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary) serving 18,584 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 72401 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72401, AR
The top high schools in 72401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Cons. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 674 Students
2. Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 241 Students
3. Greene Co. Tech High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 798 Students
4. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
5. The Academies At Jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1386 Students
6. Brookland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 589 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72401, AR
The top middle schools in 72401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Cons. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 391 Students
2. Brookland Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 718 Students
3. Douglas Macarthur Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 732 Students
4. Annie Camp Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 784 Students
5. Nettleton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72401, AR
The top elementary schools in 72401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 875 Students
2. Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
3. Brookland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 878 Students
4. International Studies Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 642 Students
5. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Cons. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 759 Students
6. Visual & Performing Art Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 736 Students
7. Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 321 Students
8. Health/wellness Envi Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 620 Students
9. Nettleton Steam School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 324 Students
10. University Heights School Of Medical Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72401, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72401, AR has a total population of 51,397 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72401, 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 72401, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72401, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72401, 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 72401, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72401, AR
How many schools are in 72401, AR?
72401, AR has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 18,584 students in total.
How do schools in 72401 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 72401 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 72401 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72401?
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: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations