Best Schools in Baxter County, AR
Baxter County, AR has a total of 26 schools including 13 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 8,460 students attend Baxter County, AR schools. On average, schools in Baxter County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Baxter County exceed expectations.
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
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Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Bakersfield High
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Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students
3. Mtn Home High Career Academics
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Mountain Home School District • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 1518 Students
4. Calico Rock High School
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Calico Rock School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
5. Marshall High School
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Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
6. Cotter High School
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Cotter School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 331 Students
7. Viola High School
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Viola School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
8. Norfork High School
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Norfork School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
9. Lutie High
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Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
10. Timbo High School
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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
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Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 624 Students
2. Leslie Elementary School
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Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 190 Students
3. Flippin Middle School
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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
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Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 830 Students
2. Viola Elementary School
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Viola School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students
3. Amanda Gist Elementary School
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Cotter School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students
4. Marshall Elementary School
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Searcy County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 293 Students
5. Arrie Goforth Elementary School
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Norfork School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
6. Calico Rock Elementary School
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Calico Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
7. Timbo Elementary School
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Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 129 Students
8. Flippin Elementary School
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Flippin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students
9. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
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Mountain Home School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 552 Students
10. Mountain Home Kindergarten
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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
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 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
23.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Baxter County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
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