Best Schools in Jackson County, AR
Jackson County, AR has 16 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,524 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Jackson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, AR
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuckerman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Cross Cnty High A New Tech Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
3. Cedar Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students
4. Mccrory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccrory School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 253 Students
5. Bradford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
6. Bald Knob High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Knob School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
7. Newport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, AR
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swifton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 198 Students
2. Bald Knob Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Knob School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, AR
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weiner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 101 Students
2. Mccrory Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccrory School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students
3. Tuckerman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
4. Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
5. H.l. Lubker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Knob School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
6. Newport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
7. Bradford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, AR has a total population of 16,755 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, AR
How many schools are in Jackson County, AR?
Jackson County, AR has 16 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,524 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Jackson County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson 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: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
3 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Jackson Co. School District (3 schools)