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Best Schools in Barling, AR
Barling, AR has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,041 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Barling meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barling, AR
The top high schools in Barling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
2. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
3. Lavaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1228 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barling, AR
The top middle schools in Barling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenwood Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
2. East Hills Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 590 Students
3. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
4. Lavaca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
5. Butterfield Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barling, AR
The top elementary schools in Barling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 823 Students
2. John P. Woods Elem. School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
3. Elmer H. Cook Elem. School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. Barling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
5. Lavaca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students
6. James R. Tate Elem. School
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Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
7. King Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
8. Fort Smith Virtual Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Smith School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 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
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 Barling, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Barling, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barling, AR
How many schools are in Barling, AR?
Barling, AR has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,041 students in total.
How do schools in Barling perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Barling score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Barling meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barling?
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: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Barling
1 of 1 schools in Barling carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Barling. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.