Best Schools in 72921, AR
72921, AR has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,831 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 72921 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72921, AR
The top high schools in 72921, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students
2. Lavaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1228 Students
4. Mulberry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
5. Mountainburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72921, AR
The top middle schools in 72921, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
2. Lavaca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
3. Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
4. Butterfield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
5. Pleasant View Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 122 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72921, AR
The top elementary schools in 72921, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lavaca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students
2. Alma Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 723 Students
3. James R. Tate Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
4. Mountainburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
5. Marvin Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 185 Students
6. Alma Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72921, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72921, AR has a total population of 13,756 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72921, 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 72921, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72921, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72921, 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 72921, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72921, AR
How many schools are in 72921, AR?
72921, AR has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,831 students in total.
How do schools in 72921 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 72921 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 72921 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72921?
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: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations