Best Schools in 72521, AR
72521, AR has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,310 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 72521 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72521, AR
The top high schools in 72521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
2. Cedar Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students
3. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72521, AR
The top middle schools in 72521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72521, AR
The top elementary schools in 72521, 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. Cave City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
3. Newark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72521, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72521, AR has a total population of 5,006 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72521, 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 72521, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72521, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72521, 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 72521, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72521, AR
How many schools are in 72521, AR?
72521, AR has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,310 students in total.
How do schools in 72521 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 72521 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 72521 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72521?
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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