Best Schools in 72601, AR
72601, AR has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,514 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 72601 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72601, AR
The top high schools in 72601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Bergman High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bergman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
3. Harrison High School
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Harrison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
4. Jasper High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
5. Alpena High School
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Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
6. Lead Hill High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lead Hill School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72601, AR
The top middle schools in 72601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Harrison Middle School
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Harrison School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 830 Students
3. Bergman Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bergman School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72601, AR
The top elementary schools in 72601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 397 Students
2. Bergman Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bergman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
3. Alpena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
4. Skyline Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 468 Students
5. Valley Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students
6. Jasper Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
7. Lead Hill Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
8. Acu Arkansas Children's University
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Projected Test Scores
Acu Arkansas Children's University • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 35 Students
9. Harrison Seventh-day Adventist School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Seventh-day Adventist School • Private • Grades 3 - 7 • 4 Students
10. Harrison Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades KG • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72601, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72601, AR has a total population of 30,565 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72601, 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 72601, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72601, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72601, 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 72601, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72601, AR
How many schools are in 72601, AR?
72601, AR has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,514 students in total.
How do schools in 72601 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 72601 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 72601 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72601?
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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