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Best Schools in Junction City, AR
Junction City, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,599 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Junction City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Junction City, AR
The top high schools in Junction City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkers Chapel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkers Chapel School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students
2. El Dorado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
3. Junction City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 318 Students
Best Middle Schools in Junction City, AR
The top middle schools in Junction City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Junction City, AR
The top elementary schools in Junction City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkers Chapel Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkers Chapel School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 487 Students
2. Junction City Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 384 Students
3. Yocum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 596 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Junction City, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Junction City, AR has a total population of 1,529 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Junction City, 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 Junction City, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Junction City, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Junction City, 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 Junction City, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Junction City, AR
How many schools are in Junction City, AR?
Junction City, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,599 students in total.
How do schools in Junction City perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Junction City score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Junction City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Junction City?
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: 13%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Junction City
2 of 2 schools in Junction City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Junction City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.