Best Schools in Arkansas County, AR
Arkansas County, AR has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,091 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Arkansas County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arkansas County, AR
The top high schools in Arkansas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
2. Stuttgart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
3. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arkansas County, AR
The top middle schools in Arkansas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Stuttgart Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 265 Students
3. Conner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
4. Meekins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 213 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arkansas County, AR
The top elementary schools in Arkansas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
2. Dewitt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. Park Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuttgart School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 644 Students
4. Holy Rosary Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Rosary Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 54 Students
5. St John's Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John's Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 117 Students
6. Holy Rosary Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Rosary Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arkansas County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arkansas County, AR has a total population of 17,149 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arkansas County, 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 Arkansas County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arkansas County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arkansas County, 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 Arkansas County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arkansas County, AR
How many schools are in Arkansas County, AR?
Arkansas County, AR has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,091 students in total.
How do schools in Arkansas County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Arkansas County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Arkansas County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arkansas County?
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: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Arkansas County
2 places in Arkansas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Stuttgart School District (4 schools)
- Dewitt School District (3 schools)