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Best Schools in Hardy, AR
Hardy, AR has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,789 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Hardy greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hardy, AR
The top high schools in Hardy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
2. Mammoth Spring High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth Spring School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
3. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
4. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hardy, AR
The top middle schools in Hardy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 492 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hardy, AR
The top elementary schools in Hardy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
2. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 594 Students
3. Cave City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
4. Mammoth Spring Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth Spring School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hardy, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hardy, AR has a total population of 1,655 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hardy, 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 Hardy, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hardy, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hardy, 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 Hardy, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hardy, AR
How many schools are in Hardy, AR?
Hardy, AR has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,789 students in total.
How do schools in Hardy perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Hardy score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Hardy greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hardy?
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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Every school in Hardy
3 of 3 schools in Hardy carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Hardy. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.