Best Schools in 72956, AR
72956, AR has a total of 27 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 17,076 students attend 72956, AR schools. On average, schools in 72956 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 72956 meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 72956, AR
72956, AR has 7 high schools with 7,583 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 72956 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 72956 meet expectations.
1. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
2. Lavaca High School
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Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Van Buren High School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1228 Students
4. Alma High School
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Alma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students
5. Cedarville High School
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Cedarville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
6. Northside High School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72956, AR
72956, AR has 7 middle schools with 4,089 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 72956 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 72956 exceed expectations.
1. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
2. Northridge Middle School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
3. Alma Middle School
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Alma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
4. Cedarville Middle School
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Cedarville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
5. Butterfield Junior High School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
6. Lavaca Middle School
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Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
7. Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72956, AR
72956, AR has 12 elementary schools with 5,256 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 72956 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 72956 meet expectations.
1. John P. Woods Elem. School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
2. Parkview Elementary School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
3. Rena Elementary School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
4. Oliver Springs Elementary School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
5. Lavaca Elementary School
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Lavaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students
6. King Elementary School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
7. J. J. Izard Elementary School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
8. Cedarville Elementary School
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Cedarville School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 270 Students
9. James R. Tate Elem. School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
10. Sutton Elementary School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72956, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72956, AR has a total population of 33,819 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72956, 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 72956, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72956, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72956, AR.
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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