Best Schools in Crittenden County, AR
Crittenden County, AR has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,282 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Crittenden County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Crittenden County, AR
The top high schools in Crittenden County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marked Tree High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marked Tree School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
2. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 850 Students
3. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 952 Students
4. Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 255 Students
5. Earle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earle School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Crittenden County, AR
The top middle schools in Crittenden County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rivercrest Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 193 Students
2. Marion Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 970 Students
3. West Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 507 Students
4. Wonder Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 320 Students
5. East Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Crittenden County, AR
The top elementary schools in Crittenden County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
2. Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 636 Students
3. Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 684 Students
4. Bragg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 534 Students
5. Weaver Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 274 Students
6. Maddux Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students
7. Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 762 Students
8. Faulk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
9. Earle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earle School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
10. Jackson/wonder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 560 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Crittenden County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Crittenden County, AR has a total population of 48,163 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Crittenden 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 Crittenden County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Crittenden County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Crittenden 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 Crittenden County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Crittenden County, AR
How many schools are in Crittenden County, AR?
Crittenden County, AR has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,282 students in total.
How do schools in Crittenden County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Crittenden County score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Crittenden County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Crittenden 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: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Crittenden County
3 places in Crittenden County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- West Memphis (11)
- Marion (4)
- Earle (2)
School districts (2)
- West Memphis School District (10 schools)
- Marion School District (5 schools)