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Best Schools in Decatur, AR
Decatur, AR has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,919 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Decatur meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur, AR
The top high schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bentonville West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2418 Students
2. Gravette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
3. Gentry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gentry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
4. Decatur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, AR
The top middle schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grimsley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 887 Students
2. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 674 Students
3. Gravette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
4. Gentry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gentry School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
5. Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 177 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, AR
The top elementary schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vaughn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentonville School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 628 Students
2. Gentry Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gentry School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 385 Students
3. Gravette Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
4. Decatur Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 271 Students
5. Glenn Duffy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gravette School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 530 Students
6. Gentry Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gentry School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, AR has a total population of 3,190 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, 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 Decatur, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, 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 Decatur, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur, AR
How many schools are in Decatur, AR?
Decatur, AR has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,919 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Decatur score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Decatur meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur?
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: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Decatur
3 of 3 schools in Decatur carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Decatur. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.