Best Schools in Lafayette County, AR
Lafayette County, AR has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,553 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Lafayette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette County, AR
The top high schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bradley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
2. Fouke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fouke School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
3. Magnolia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
4. Lafayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette County, AR
The top middle schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paulette Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fouke School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
2. Magnolia Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette County, AR
The top elementary schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fouke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fouke School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 538 Students
3. Bradley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-taylor School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 147 Students
4. Lafayette County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
5. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette County, AR has a total population of 6,308 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette County, AR
How many schools are in Lafayette County, AR?
Lafayette County, AR has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,553 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lafayette County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Lafayette County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette 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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lafayette County
3 places in Lafayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Bradley (2)
- Lewisville (1)
- Stamps (1)