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Best Schools in 72923, AR
72923, AR has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,838 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 72923 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72923, AR
The top high schools in 72923, 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
3. Lavaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72923, AR
The top middle schools in 72923, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 590 Students
3. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
4. Lavaca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72923, AR
The top elementary schools in 72923, 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. John P. Woods Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
3. Elmer H. Cook Elem. School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. Barling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
5. Lavaca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students
6. Fort Smith Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72923, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72923, AR has a total population of 5,910 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72923, 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 72923, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72923, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72923, 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 72923, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72923, AR
How many schools are in 72923, AR?
72923, AR has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,838 students in total.
How do schools in 72923 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 72923 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 72923 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72923?
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: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations