Best High Schools in Heber Springs, AR

High schools
7
Students
3,007
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Heber Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Heber Springs High School

A+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 484 Students

2. Rose Bud High School

A

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students

3. Quitman High School

A-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Quitman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students

4. West Side High School

A-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students

5. Pangburn High School

B+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pangburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students

6. Concord High School

B

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students

7. Searcy High School

B

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Searcy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students

Best Middle Schools in Heber Springs, AR

Middle schools
4
Students
2,186
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Heber Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southwest Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 910 Students

2. Ahlf Junior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students

3. Heber Springs Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students

4. Quitman Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Quitman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Heber Springs, AR

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,873
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Heber Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Heber Springs Elem. School

A

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students

2. West Side Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students

3. Pangburn Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pangburn School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 391 Students

4. Quitman Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Quitman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

5. Mcrae Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Searcy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 422 Students

6. Rose Bud Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students

7. Concord Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 184 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Heber Springs, AR

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Heber Springs, AR has a total population of 10,942 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Heber Springs, AR

8,066

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Heber Springs, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

37.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

31.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Heber Springs, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Heber Springs, AR.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

962 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Heber Springs, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Heber Springs, AR

How many schools are in Heber Springs, AR?

Heber Springs, AR has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,066 students in total.

How do schools in Heber Springs perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Heber Springs score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Heber Springs exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Heber Springs?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Heber Springs, AR

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Tumbling Shoals, AR

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pearson, AR

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wilburn, AR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ida, AR

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sidon, AR

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rose Bud, AR

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Greers Ferry, AR

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Higden, AR

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Quitman, AR

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
McJester, AR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Heber Springs

Average SchoolGrade
A
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
49%
Avg projected
42.7%

3 of 3 schools in Heber Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 3

All 3 public schools we grade in Heber Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

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