Best Schools in Payne, AR
Payne, AR has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,892 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Payne greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Payne, AR
The top high schools in Payne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Dorado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
Best Middle Schools in Payne, AR
The top middle schools in Payne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Payne, AR
The top elementary schools in Payne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 525 Students
2. Yocum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 596 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Payne, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Payne, AR has a total population of 326 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Payne, 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 Payne, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Payne, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Payne, 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 Payne, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Payne, AR
How many schools are in Payne, AR?
Payne, AR has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,892 students in total.
How do schools in Payne perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Payne score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Payne greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Payne?
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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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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