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Best Schools in 72903, AR
72903, AR has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 13,416 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 72903 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72903, AR
The top high schools in 72903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
2. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1228 Students
3. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
4. Premier High School Of Fort Smith
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School Of Little Rock • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72903, AR
The top middle schools in 72903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
2. Ramsey Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students
3. William O. Darby Jr. High Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Butterfield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72903, AR
The top elementary schools in 72903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John P. Woods Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
2. Elmer H. Cook Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
3. Ballman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Barling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
5. Raymond F. Orr Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
6. Bonneville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
7. Euper Lane Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
8. Fairview Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
9. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
10. Albert Pike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72903, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72903, AR has a total population of 24,676 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72903, 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 72903, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72903, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72903, 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 72903, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72903, AR
How many schools are in 72903, AR?
72903, AR has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,416 students in total.
How do schools in 72903 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 72903 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 72903 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72903?
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: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations