Best Schools in Howard County, AR
Howard County, AR has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,345 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Howard County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard County, AR
The top high schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murfreesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Dierks High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dierks School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
3. Nashville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 465 Students
4. Cossatot River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 374 Students
5. Mineral Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral Springs School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, AR
The top middle schools in Howard 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
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, AR
The top elementary schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wickes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students
2. Murfreesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
3. Nashville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 601 Students
4. Joann Walters Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dierks School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
5. Mineral Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral Springs School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 204 Students
6. Cossatot River Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 153 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.
Questions About Schools in Howard County, AR
How many schools are in Howard County, AR?
Howard County, AR has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,345 students in total.
How do schools in Howard County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Howard County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Howard County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard 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: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Howard County
4 places in Howard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Nashville (4)
- Dierks (2)
- Mineral Springs (2)
- Umpire (1)
School districts (1)
- Nashville School District (4 schools)