Best Schools in 72461, AR
72461, AR has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,433 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 72461 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72461, AR
The top high schools in 72461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marmaduke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marmaduke School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students
2. Rector High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rector School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 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. Corning High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 228 Students
5. Piggott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piggott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72461, AR
The top middle schools in 72461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corning Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Greene Co. Tech Interm. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 548 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72461, AR
The top elementary schools in 72461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene Co. Tech School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
2. Marmaduke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marmaduke School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
3. Piggott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piggott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 488 Students
4. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 349 Students
5. Rector Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rector School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 368 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72461, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72461, AR has a total population of 3,434 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72461, 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 72461, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72461, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72461, 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 72461, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72461, AR
How many schools are in 72461, AR?
72461, AR has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,433 students in total.
How do schools in 72461 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 72461 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 72461 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72461?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations