Best Schools in 72736, AR
72736, AR has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,674 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 72736 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72736, AR
The top high schools in 72736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bentonville West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2418 Students
2. Gravette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
3. Decatur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72736, AR
The top middle schools in 72736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 593 Students
2. Grimsley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 887 Students
3. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 674 Students
4. Gravette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
5. Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 177 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72736, AR
The top elementary schools in 72736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerton Gamble Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 747 Students
2. Vaughn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 628 Students
3. Gravette Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
4. Decatur Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 271 Students
5. Glenn Duffy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 530 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72736, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72736, AR has a total population of 6,826 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72736, 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 72736, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72736, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72736, 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 72736, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72736, AR
How many schools are in 72736, AR?
72736, AR has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,674 students in total.
How do schools in 72736 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 72736 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 72736 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72736?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations