Best Schools in 72956, AR
72956, AR has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,292 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 72956 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72956, AR
The top high schools in 72956, 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. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
3. Cedarville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
4. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1228 Students
5. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72956, AR
The top middle schools in 72956, 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. Northridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
3. Alma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
4. Cedarville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
5. Butterfield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
6. 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 72956, AR
The top elementary schools in 72956, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John P. Woods Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
2. Rena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
3. Oliver Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
4. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
5. Barling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
6. Alma Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 723 Students
7. James R. Tate Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
8. Cedarville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarville School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 270 Students
9. J. J. Izard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
10. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 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.
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 72956, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72956, AR
How many schools are in 72956, AR?
72956, AR has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,292 students in total.
How do schools in 72956 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 72956 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 72956 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72956?
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: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations