Best Schools in Ballard, AR
Ballard, AR has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,260 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Ballard meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ballard, AR
The top high schools in Ballard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
2. Izard Co. Cons. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ballard, AR
The top middle schools in Ballard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 492 Students
2. Izard County Cons Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 185 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ballard, AR
The top elementary schools in Ballard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 594 Students
2. Izard Co. Cons. Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ballard, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ballard, AR has a total population of 187 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ballard, 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 Ballard, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ballard, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ballard, 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 Ballard, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ballard, AR
How many schools are in Ballard, AR?
Ballard, AR has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,260 students in total.
How do schools in Ballard perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Ballard score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Ballard meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ballard?
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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