Best Schools in Cleburne County, AR
Cleburne County, AR has 20 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,577 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Cleburne County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cleburne County, AR
The top high schools in Cleburne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 484 Students
2. Rose Bud High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Quitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
4. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
5. Pangburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pangburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
6. Concord High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
7. Searcy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
8. Midland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cleburne County, AR
The top middle schools in Cleburne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 910 Students
2. Ahlf Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
3. Heber Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
4. Quitman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cleburne County, AR
The top elementary schools in Cleburne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
2. West Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
3. Pangburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pangburn School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 391 Students
4. Quitman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
5. Mcrae Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 422 Students
6. Rose Bud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
7. Concord Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 184 Students
8. Midland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cleburne County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cleburne County, AR has a total population of 24,711 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cleburne County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cleburne 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 Cleburne County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cleburne County, AR
How many schools are in Cleburne County, AR?
Cleburne County, AR has 20 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,577 students in total.
How do schools in Cleburne County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Cleburne County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Cleburne County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cleburne 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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- Projected: 37%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Cleburne County
4 places in Cleburne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Heber Springs (3)
- Quitman (3)
- Concord (2)
- Greers Ferry (2)
School districts (2)
- Heber Springs School District (3 schools)
- Quitman School District (3 schools)