Best Schools in 72417, AR
72417, AR has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,792 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 72417 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72417, AR
The top high schools in 72417, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
2. Brookland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 589 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72417, AR
The top middle schools in 72417, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookland Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 718 Students
2. Nettleton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72417, AR
The top elementary schools in 72417, 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. Brookland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookland School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 878 Students
3. Riverside West Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
4. Nettleton Steam School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 324 Students
5. University Heights School Of Medical Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 398 Students
6. Greene Co. Tech Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 704 Students
7. University Hgts. Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72417, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72417, AR has a total population of 6,048 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72417, 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 72417, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72417, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72417, 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 72417, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72417, AR
How many schools are in 72417, AR?
72417, AR has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,792 students in total.
How do schools in 72417 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 72417 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 72417 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72417?
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: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 5%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations