Best Schools in Orion, AR
Orion, AR has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,322 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Orion meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orion, AR
The top high schools in Orion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
2. White Hall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 969 Students
3. Wilbur D. Mills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orion, AR
The top middle schools in Orion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
2. White Hall Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
3. Fuller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orion, AR
The top elementary schools in Orion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Hall School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
2. Sheridan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 546 Students
3. East End Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 399 Students
4. Bates Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
5. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 596 Students
6. East End Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orion, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orion, AR has a total population of 523 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orion, 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 Orion, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orion, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orion, 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 Orion, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orion, AR
How many schools are in Orion, AR?
Orion, AR has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,322 students in total.
How do schools in Orion perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Orion score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Orion meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orion?
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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