Best Schools in Central, AR
Central, AR has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,620 students attend Central, AR schools. On average, schools in Central score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Central, AR
Central, AR has 3 high schools with 1,432 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 Central score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central don't meet expectations.
1. Ouachita High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students
2. Arkadelphia High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
3. Malvern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, AR
Central, AR has 2 middle schools with 706 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 Central score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central meet expectations.
1. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, AR
Central, AR has 3 elementary schools with 1,482 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 Central score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central exceed expectations.
1. Ouachita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 279 Students
2. Peake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students
3. Malvern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 701 Students
4. Louisa Perritt Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 502 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, AR has a total population of 1,100 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, 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 Central, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, 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 Central, AR Internet Health Assessment.
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations