Best Schools in 72512, AR
72512, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,136 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 72512 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72512, AR
The top high schools in 72512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
3. Izard Co. Cons. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72512, AR
The top middle schools in 72512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 492 Students
2. Izard County Cons Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 185 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72512, AR
The top elementary schools in 72512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 594 Students
2. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 451 Students
3. Izard Co. Cons. Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72512, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72512, AR has a total population of 2,548 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72512, 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 72512, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72512, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72512, 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 72512, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72512, AR
How many schools are in 72512, AR?
72512, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,136 students in total.
How do schools in 72512 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 72512 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 72512 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72512?
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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