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Best Schools in Emerson, AR
Emerson, AR has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,117 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Emerson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emerson, AR
The top high schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
2. Emerson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Magnolia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
4. Junction City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 318 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emerson, AR
The top middle schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emerson, AR
The top elementary schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 159 Students
2. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 538 Students
4. Junction City Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 384 Students
5. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emerson, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emerson, AR has a total population of 1,175 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emerson, 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 Emerson, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emerson, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emerson, 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 Emerson, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emerson, AR
How many schools are in Emerson, AR?
Emerson, AR has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,117 students in total.
How do schools in Emerson perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Emerson score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Emerson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emerson?
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: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Emerson
2 of 2 schools in Emerson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Emerson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.