Best Schools in Nevada County, AR
Nevada County, AR has 13 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,448 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Nevada County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nevada County, AR
The top high schools in Nevada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murfreesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Gurdon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Nevada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
4. Prescott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
5. Blevins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
6. 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 Nevada County, AR
The top middle schools in Nevada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prescott Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 249 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nevada County, AR
The top elementary schools in Nevada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murfreesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
2. Prescott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 378 Students
3. Gurdon Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
4. Nevada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 230 Students
5. Blevins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blevins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 255 Students
6. Lafayette County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nevada County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nevada County, AR has a total population of 8,310 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nevada 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 Nevada County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nevada County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nevada 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 Nevada County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nevada County, AR
How many schools are in Nevada County, AR?
Nevada County, AR has 13 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,448 students in total.
How do schools in Nevada County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Nevada County score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Nevada County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nevada 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: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nevada County
2 places in Nevada County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Prescott School District (3 schools)