Best Schools in 72532, AR
72532, AR has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,800 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 72532 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72532, AR
The top high schools in 72532, 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. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
3. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
4. Melbourne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 390 Students
5. 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 72532, AR
The top middle schools in 72532, 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
2. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 492 Students
3. 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 72532, AR
The top elementary schools in 72532, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melbourne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
2. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
3. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 594 Students
4. Cave City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
5. 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 72532, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72532, AR has a total population of 1,563 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72532, 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 72532, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72532, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72532, 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 72532, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72532, AR
How many schools are in 72532, AR?
72532, AR has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,800 students in total.
How do schools in 72532 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 72532 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 72532 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72532?
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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