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Best Schools in 72458, AR
72458, AR has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,476 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 72458 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72458, AR
The top high schools in 72458, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
2. Walnut Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72458, AR
The top elementary schools in 72458, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
2. Walnut Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 580 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72458, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72458, AR has a total population of 553 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72458, 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 72458, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72458, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72458, 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 72458, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72458, AR
How many schools are in 72458, AR?
72458, AR has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,476 students in total.
How do schools in 72458 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 72458 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 72458 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72458?
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: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations