Best Schools in Madison County, AR
Madison County, AR has 21 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,676 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Madison County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, AR
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eureka Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
2. Elkins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkins School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
3. Kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 109 Students
4. Berryville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berryville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
5. St. Paul High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
6. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
7. Huntsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, AR
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkins School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
2. Eureka Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka Springs School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
3. Berryville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berryville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
4. Huntsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, AR
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkins School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 317 Students
2. Eureka Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 227 Students
3. Berryville Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berryville School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 412 Students
4. Huntsville Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 468 Students
5. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
6. St. Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 151 Students
7. Oark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
8. Elkins Elem. Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 321 Students
9. Berryville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berryville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 478 Students
10. Watson Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, AR has a total population of 16,521 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison 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 Madison County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison 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 Madison County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, AR
How many schools are in Madison County, AR?
Madison County, AR has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,676 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Madison County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Madison County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison 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: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
3 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Huntsville (4)
- Kingston (2)
- St Paul (2)
School districts (1)
- Huntsville School District (6 schools)