Best Schools in Newton County, AR
Newton County, AR has a total of 19 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,553 students attend Newton County, AR schools. On average, schools in Newton County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Newton County, AR
Newton County, AR has 7 high schools with 2,113 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newton County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton County exceed expectations.
1. Valley Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Harrison High School
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Harrison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
3. Kingston High School
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Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 109 Students
4. Alpena High School
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Alpena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Marshall High School
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Searcy County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
6. Jasper High School
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Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
7. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
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Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton County, AR
Newton County, AR has 5 middle schools with 1,662 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newton County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton County meet expectations.
1. Valley Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Harrison School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 830 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, AR
Newton County, AR has 7 elementary schools with 1,778 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newton County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton County meet expectations.
1. Forest Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
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Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 397 Students
2. Valley Springs Elem. School
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Valley Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students
3. Jasper Elementary School
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Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
4. Marshall Elementary School
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Searcy County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 293 Students
5. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
6. Alpena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
7. Oark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton County, AR has a total population of 7,225 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton 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 Newton County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton 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 Newton County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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