Best Schools in 72561, AR
72561, AR has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,106 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 72561 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72561, AR
The top high schools in 72561, 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. Melbourne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 390 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72561, AR
The top middle schools in 72561, 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 72561, AR
The top elementary schools in 72561, 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. Cave City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72561, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72561, AR has a total population of 973 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72561, 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 72561, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72561, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72561, 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 72561, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72561, AR
How many schools are in 72561, AR?
72561, AR has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,106 students in total.
How do schools in 72561 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 72561 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 72561 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72561?
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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