Best Schools in 72539, AR
72539, AR has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,488 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 72539 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72539, AR
The top high schools in 72539, 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
Best Middle Schools in 72539, AR
The top middle schools in 72539, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 72539, AR
The top elementary schools in 72539, 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
Education & Community Snapshot in 72539, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72539, AR has a total population of 465 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72539, 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 72539, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72539, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72539, 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 72539, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72539, AR
How many schools are in 72539, AR?
72539, AR has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,488 students in total.
How do schools in 72539 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 72539 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 72539 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72539?
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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