Best Schools in Howard County, AR
Howard County, AR has a total of 15 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,640 students attend Howard County, AR schools. On average, schools in Howard County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Howard County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dierks School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
2. Cossatot River High School
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Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 374 Students
3. Murfreesboro High School
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South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
4. Kirby High School
SchoolGrade
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Kirby School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students
5. Nashville High School
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Nashville School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 465 Students
6. Mineral Springs High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Nashville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 400 Students
2. Nashville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
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Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students
2. Murfreesboro Elementary School
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South Pike County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 358 Students
3. Joann Walters Elementary Sch
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Dierks School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
4. Nashville Primary School
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Nashville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 601 Students
5. Kirby Elementary School
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Kirby School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
6. Mineral Springs Elem. School
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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
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 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
23.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Howard County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 29%
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- Projected Test Scores: 31%
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
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- Projected Test Scores: 31%
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