Best High Schools in Barling, AR

Barling, AR has 4 high schools with 4,323 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 Barling score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barling meet expectations.

1. Greenwood High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 879 Students

2. Southside High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students

3. Lavaca High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students

4. Van Buren High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1228 Students

Best Middle Schools in Barling, AR

Barling, AR has 4 middle schools with 2,159 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 Barling score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Barling exceed expectations.

1. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students

2. East Hills Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 590 Students

3. Butterfield Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

4. Lavaca Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Barling, AR

Barling, AR has 7 elementary schools with 2,965 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 Barling score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barling exceed expectations.

1. John P. Woods Elem. School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

2. Westwood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 823 Students

3. Lavaca Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lavaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students

4. King Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students

5. Barling Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students

6. James R. Tate Elem. School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

7. Fort Smith Virtual Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Fort Smith School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 79 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Barling, AR

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Barling, AR has a total population of 6,040 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Barling, AR

9,447

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barling, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barling, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barling, AR.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,833 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Barling, AR Internet Health Assessment.

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