Best High Schools in 72450, AR

High schools
4
Students
2,556
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 72450, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marmaduke High School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marmaduke School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students

2. Greene Co. Tech High School

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 798 Students

3. Paragould High School

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paragould School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students

4. Brookland High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brookland School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 589 Students

Best Middle Schools in 72450, AR

Middle schools
4
Students
2,259
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 72450, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Greene Co. Tech Interm. School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 548 Students

2. Brookland Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brookland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 718 Students

3. Oak Grove Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paragould School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 512 Students

4. Paragould Junior High

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Paragould School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 481 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 72450, AR

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,075
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 72450, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brookland Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brookland School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 875 Students

2. Greene Cty Tech Elem. School

A-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students

3. Brookland Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookland School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 878 Students

4. Riverside West Elem. School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students

5. Woodrow Wilson Elem. School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paragould School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 240 Students

6. Oak Grove Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Paragould School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 249 Students

7. Marmaduke Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marmaduke School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students

8. Baldwin Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Paragould School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 203 Students

9. Greene Co. Tech Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 704 Students

10. St Mary's Catholic School & Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Mary's Catholic School & Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 72450, AR

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

72450, AR has a total population of 39,984 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 72450, AR

11,310

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 72450, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72450, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72450, AR.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,337 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 72450, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 72450, AR

How many schools are in 72450, AR?

72450, AR has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,310 students in total.

How do schools in 72450 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 72450 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 72450 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72450?

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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