Best Schools in Boone County, AR
Boone County, AR has 21 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,515 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Boone County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boone County, AR
The top high schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Bergman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bergman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
3. Harrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
4. Jasper High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
5. Alpena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
6. Omaha High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students
7. Lead Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead Hill School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boone County, AR
The top middle schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Harrison Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 830 Students
3. Bergman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bergman School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boone County, AR
The top elementary schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 397 Students
2. Bergman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bergman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
3. Alpena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
4. Skyline Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 468 Students
5. Valley Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students
6. Jasper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
7. Lead Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lead Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
8. Omaha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 226 Students
9. Acu Arkansas Children's University
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acu Arkansas Children's University • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 35 Students
10. Harrison Seventh-day Adventist School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harrison Seventh-day Adventist School • Private • Grades 3 - 7 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boone County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boone County, AR has a total population of 37,373 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boone 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 Boone County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boone County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boone 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 Boone County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boone County, AR
How many schools are in Boone County, AR?
Boone County, AR has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,515 students in total.
How do schools in Boone County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Boone County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Boone County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boone County?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Boone County
5 places in Boone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Harrison (8)
- Valley Springs (3)
- Alpena (2)
- Lead Hill (2)
- Omaha (2)
School districts (3)
- Harrison School District (5 schools)
- Bergman School District (3 schools)
- Valley Springs School District (3 schools)