Best High Schools in Baxter County, AR

Baxter County, AR has 13 high schools with 3,796 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 Baxter County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Baxter County exceed expectations.

1. Gainesville High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students

2. Bakersfield High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students

3. Mtn Home High Career Academics

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain Home School District • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 1518 Students

4. Calico Rock High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calico Rock School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students

5. Marshall High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students

6. Cotter High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cotter School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 331 Students

7. Viola High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Viola School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students

8. Norfork High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norfork School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students

9. Lutie High

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students

10. Timbo High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students

Best Middle Schools in Baxter County, AR

Baxter County, AR has 3 middle schools with 1,057 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 Baxter County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Baxter County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pinkston Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 624 Students

2. Leslie Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 190 Students

3. Flippin Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Flippin School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 243 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Baxter County, AR

Baxter County, AR has 10 elementary schools with 3,607 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 Baxter County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Baxter County meet expectations.

1. Hackler Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 830 Students

2. Viola Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Viola School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students

3. Amanda Gist Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cotter School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students

4. Marshall Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 293 Students

5. Arrie Goforth Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norfork School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students

6. Calico Rock Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calico Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students

7. Timbo Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 129 Students

8. Flippin Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Flippin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students

9. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 552 Students

10. Mountain Home Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 337 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Baxter County, AR

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

Community Factors

Baxter County, AR has a total population of 41,627 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Baxter County, AR

8,460

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Baxter County, AR.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baxter County, AR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

994 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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