Best Schools in Needham, AR
Needham, AR has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,294 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Needham don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Needham, AR
The top high schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 241 Students
2. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
Best Middle Schools in Needham, AR
The top middle schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nettleton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Needham, AR
The top elementary schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 321 Students
2. Nettleton Steam School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 324 Students
3. University Heights School Of Medical Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 398 Students
4. University Hgts. Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Needham, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Needham, AR has a total population of 139 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Needham, 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 Needham, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Needham, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Needham, 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 Needham, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Needham, AR
How many schools are in Needham, AR?
Needham, AR has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,294 students in total.
How do schools in Needham perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Needham score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Needham don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Needham?
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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- Projected: 40%
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