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Best Schools in 72904, AR
72904, AR has 13 public schools (1 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,729 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 72904 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72904, AR
The top high schools in 72904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72904, AR
The top middle schools in 72904, 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. William O. Darby Jr. High Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
3. Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72904, AR
The top elementary schools in 72904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Euper Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Howard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
3. Sunnymede Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
4. Spradling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
5. Albert Pike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
6. Harry C. Morrison Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
7. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
8. Trusty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72904, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72904, AR has a total population of 22,259 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72904, 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 72904, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72904, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72904, 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 72904, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72904, AR
How many schools are in 72904, AR?
72904, AR has 13 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,729 students in total.
How do schools in 72904 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 72904 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 72904 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72904?
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: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations