Best High Schools in Clark County, AR

Clark County, AR has 5 high schools with 1,823 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 Clark County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clark County meet expectations.

1. Bismarck High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bismarck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

2. Harmony Grove High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students

3. Murfreesboro High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students

4. Kirby High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirby School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students

5. Arkadelphia High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students

6. Gurdon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clark County, AR

Clark County, AR has 5 middle schools with 1,514 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 Clark County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clark County exceed expectations.

1. Bismarck Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bismarck School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students

2. Goza Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students

3. Cabe Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 170 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, AR

Clark County, AR has 6 elementary schools with 1,906 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 Clark County score 33% 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 Clark County meet expectations.

1. Harmony Grove Elem. School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students

2. Bismarck Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bismarck School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students

3. Peake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students

4. Gurdon Primary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students

5. Blevins Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blevins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 255 Students

6. Louisa Perritt Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 502 Students

7. Sparkman Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 27 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clark County, AR

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

Community Factors

Clark County, AR has a total population of 21,446 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clark County, AR

5,243

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clark 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+

26.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark County, AR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

983 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Clark County, AR

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Hot Spring County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Garland County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nevada County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pike County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dallas County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hempstead County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ouachita County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Montgomery County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Grant County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Howard County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations