Best High Schools in 72901, AR

High schools
4
Students
4,695
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 72901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southside High School

A-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students

2. Northside High School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students

3. Furture School Of Fort Smith

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Future School Of Fort Smith • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students

4. Belle Point Alternative Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 65 Students

Best Middle Schools in 72901, AR

Middle schools
2
Students
1,532
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 72901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ramsey Junior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students

2. William O. Darby Jr. High Sch.

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 72901, AR

Elementary schools
10
Students
2,924
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 72901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cavanaugh Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students

2. Ballman Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students

3. Fairview Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

4. Howard Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students

5. Carnall Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students

6. Albert Pike Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students

7. Tilles Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

8. Immaculate Conception Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Immaculate Conception Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students

9. The Montessori School Of Fort Smith

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Montessori School Of Fort Smith • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 84 Students

10. Christ The King Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Christ The King Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 72901, AR

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

72901, AR has a total population of 21,010 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 72901, AR

9,151

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 72901, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

62.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

12.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

50.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72901, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72901, AR.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,645 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 72901, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 72901, AR

How many schools are in 72901, AR?

72901, AR has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,151 students in total.

How do schools in 72901 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 72901 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 72901 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72901?

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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  • Projected: 20%
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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 39%
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  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 47%
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  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations