Best High Schools in Howard County, AR

Howard County, AR has 6 high schools with 1,740 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Howard County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howard County meet expectations.

1. Dierks High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dierks School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students

2. Cossatot River High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 374 Students

3. Murfreesboro High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students

4. Kirby High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirby School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students

5. Nashville High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 465 Students

6. Mineral Springs High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mineral Springs School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students

Best Middle Schools in Howard County, AR

Howard County, AR has 3 middle schools with 957 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Howard County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howard County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Nashville Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 400 Students

2. Nashville Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 465 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, AR

Howard County, AR has 6 elementary schools with 1,943 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Howard County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howard County exceed expectations.

1. Wickes Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students

2. Murfreesboro Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Pike County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 358 Students

3. Joann Walters Elementary Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dierks School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students

4. Nashville Primary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nashville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 601 Students

5. Kirby Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirby School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students

6. Mineral Springs Elem. School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mineral Springs School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 204 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Howard County, AR

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

Community Factors

Howard County, AR has a total population of 12,785 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Howard County, AR

4,640

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Howard County, AR.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

16.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard County, AR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

888 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

22 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Howard County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Howard County, AR

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Pike County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sevier County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Little River County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hempstead County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nevada County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Miller County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bowie County, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clark County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
McCurtain County, OK

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hot Spring County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations