Best Schools in 72839, AR
72839, AR has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,884 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 72839 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72839, AR
The top high schools in 72839, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
2. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
3. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72839, AR
The top middle schools in 72839, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 374 Students
2. Lamar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72839, AR
The top elementary schools in 72839, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 500 Students
2. Lamar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
3. Oark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72839, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72839, AR has a total population of 263 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72839, 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 72839, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72839, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72839, 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 72839, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72839, AR
How many schools are in 72839, AR?
72839, AR has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,884 students in total.
How do schools in 72839 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 72839 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 72839 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72839?
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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