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Best Schools in 72642, AR
72642, AR has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,589 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 72642 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72642, AR
The top high schools in 72642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cotter High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cotter School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 331 Students
2. Mtn Home High Career Academics
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 1518 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72642, AR
The top middle schools in 72642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinkston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 624 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72642, AR
The top elementary schools in 72642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amanda Gist Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cotter School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students
2. Hackler Intermediate School
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Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 830 Students
3. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
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Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 552 Students
4. Mountain Home Kindergarten
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72642, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72642, AR has a total population of 1,953 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72642, 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 72642, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72642, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72642, 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 72642, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72642, AR
How many schools are in 72642, AR?
72642, AR has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,589 students in total.
How do schools in 72642 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 72642 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 72642 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72642?
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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