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Best Schools in Newark, AR
Newark, AR has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,863 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Newark exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newark, AR
The top high schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuckerman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Cedar Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students
3. Batesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
4. Newport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newark, AR
The top middle schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swifton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 198 Students
2. Batesville Junior High School Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newark, AR
The top elementary schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sulphur Rock Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batesville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
2. Tuckerman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Co. School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
3. Newark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
4. Newport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newark, AR has a total population of 1,857 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newark, 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 Newark, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, 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 Newark, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newark, AR
How many schools are in Newark, AR?
Newark, AR has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,863 students in total.
How do schools in Newark perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Newark score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Newark exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newark?
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: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Newark
2 of 2 schools in Newark carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Newark. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.