Best Schools in Newton County, AR
Newton County, AR has 15 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,261 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Newton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton County, AR
The top high schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
2. Jasper High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
3. Kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 109 Students
4. Alpena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton County, AR
The top middle schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 830 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, AR
The top elementary schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 397 Students
2. Alpena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
3. Jasper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
4. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
5. Oark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
6. Harrison Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison School District • Public • Grades KG • 211 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.
Questions About Schools in Newton County, AR
How many schools are in Newton County, AR?
Newton County, AR has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,261 students in total.
How do schools in Newton County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Newton County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Newton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton 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: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Newton County
3 places in Newton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Jasper (2)
- Deer (1)
- Western Grove (1)
School districts (1)
- Jasper School District (6 schools)