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Best Schools in 72908, AR
72908, AR has 13 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,490 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 72908 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72908, AR
The top high schools in 72908, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
2. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72908, AR
The top middle schools in 72908, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
2. East Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 590 Students
3. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
4. Ramsey Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72908, AR
The top elementary schools in 72908, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 823 Students
2. Cavanaugh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Elmer H. Cook Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
5. Beard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
6. Carnall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
7. Harvest Time Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvest Time Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72908, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72908, AR has a total population of 14,278 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72908, 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 72908, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72908, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72908, 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 72908, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72908, AR
How many schools are in 72908, AR?
72908, AR has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,490 students in total.
How do schools in 72908 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 72908 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 72908 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72908?
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: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations