Best Schools in Hempstead County, AR
Hempstead County, AR has 24 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,311 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Hempstead County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hempstead County, AR
The top high schools in Hempstead County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
2. Murfreesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
3. Nashville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 465 Students
4. Arkansas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texarkana School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1060 Students
5. Nevada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
6. Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 590 Students
7. Blevins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
8. Mineral Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral Springs School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
9. Creative Action Team School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope School District • Public • Grades 2 - 12 • 54 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hempstead County, AR
The top middle schools in Hempstead County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nashville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 400 Students
2. Nashville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 465 Students
3. Hope Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Hope School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 217 Students
4. Arkansas Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texarkana School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
5. Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 214 Students
6. Yerger Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 211 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hempstead County, AR
The top elementary schools in Hempstead County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murfreesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
2. Nashville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 601 Students
3. Spring Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 328 Students
4. Edward D. Trice Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texarkana School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
5. Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 977 Students
6. Nevada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 230 Students
7. Mineral Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mineral Springs School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 204 Students
8. Blevins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 255 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hempstead County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hempstead County, AR has a total population of 20,065 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hempstead 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 Hempstead County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hempstead County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hempstead 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 Hempstead County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hempstead County, AR
How many schools are in Hempstead County, AR?
Hempstead County, AR has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,311 students in total.
How do schools in Hempstead County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Hempstead County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Hempstead County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hempstead 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: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hempstead County
2 places in Hempstead County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Hope School District (6 schools)