Best Schools in 72442, AR
72442, AR has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,096 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 72442 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72442, AR
The top high schools in 72442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Is. Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Is. Central Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 338 Students
2. Manila High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manila School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 466 Students
3. Gosnell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gosnell School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 612 Students
4. Academies At Rivercrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72442, AR
The top middle schools in 72442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rivercrest Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72442, AR
The top elementary schools in 72442, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manila Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manila School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
2. Gosnell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gosnell School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 561 Students
3. Buffalo Is. Central East Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Is. Central Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
4. Rivercrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 609 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72442, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72442, AR has a total population of 4,885 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72442, 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 72442, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72442, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72442, 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 72442, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72442, AR
How many schools are in 72442, AR?
72442, AR has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,096 students in total.
How do schools in 72442 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 72442 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 72442 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72442?
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: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations