Best Schools in Newcastle, AR
Newcastle, AR has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,643 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Newcastle greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newcastle, AR
The top high schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
2. Forrest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newcastle, AR
The top middle schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Forrest City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
3. Lincoln Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newcastle, AR
The top elementary schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 571 Students
2. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
3. Wynne Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 566 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newcastle, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newcastle, AR has a total population of 460 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newcastle, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newcastle, AR
How many schools are in Newcastle, AR?
Newcastle, AR has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,643 students in total.
How do schools in Newcastle perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Newcastle score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Newcastle greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newcastle?
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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