Best Schools in 72543, AR
72543, AR has 18 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,066 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 72543 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72543, AR
The top high schools in 72543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 484 Students
2. Rose Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Quitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
4. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
5. Pangburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pangburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
6. Concord High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
7. Searcy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72543, AR
The top middle schools in 72543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 910 Students
2. Ahlf Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
3. Heber Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
4. Quitman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72543, AR
The top elementary schools in 72543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
2. West Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
3. Pangburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pangburn School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 391 Students
4. Quitman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Mcrae Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 422 Students
6. Rose Bud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
7. Concord Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72543, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72543, AR has a total population of 12,155 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72543, 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 72543, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72543, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72543, 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 72543, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72543, AR
How many schools are in 72543, AR?
72543, AR has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,066 students in total.
How do schools in 72543 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 72543 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 72543 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72543?
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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