Best Schools in Cleveland County, AR
Cleveland County, AR has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,575 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Cleveland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cleveland County, AR
The top high schools in Cleveland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
2. Star City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
3. Woodlawn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodlawn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Malvern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cleveland County, AR
The top middle schools in Cleveland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Wilson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 256 Students
3. Star City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cleveland County, AR
The top elementary schools in Cleveland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
2. Woodlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodlawn School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 299 Students
3. Malvern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
4. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Star City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cleveland County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cleveland County, AR has a total population of 7,550 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cleveland County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cleveland 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 Cleveland County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cleveland County, AR
How many schools are in Cleveland County, AR?
Cleveland County, AR has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,575 students in total.
How do schools in Cleveland County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Cleveland County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Cleveland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cleveland 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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cleveland County
1 places in Cleveland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Rison (4)