Best Schools in 72854, AR
72854, AR has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,630 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 72854 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72854, AR
The top high schools in 72854, 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. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72854, AR
The top middle schools in 72854, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72854, AR
The top elementary schools in 72854, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
2. Oark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72854, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72854, AR has a total population of 633 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72854, 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 72854, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72854, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72854, 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 72854, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72854, AR
How many schools are in 72854, AR?
72854, AR has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,630 students in total.
How do schools in 72854 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 72854 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 72854 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72854?
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: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations