Best Schools in 72856, AR
72856, AR has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,236 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 72856 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72856, AR
The top high schools in 72856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hector High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hector School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
2. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72856, AR
The top middle schools in 72856, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 72856, AR
The top elementary schools in 72856, 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. Hector Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hector School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72856, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72856, AR has a total population of 397 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72856, 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 72856, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72856, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72856, 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 72856, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72856, AR
How many schools are in 72856, AR?
72856, AR has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,236 students in total.
How do schools in 72856 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 72856 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 72856 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72856?
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: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations