Best Schools in Pearson, AR
Pearson, AR has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,760 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Pearson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pearson, AR
The top high schools in Pearson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 484 Students
2. Rose Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Quitman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
4. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pearson, AR
The top middle schools in Pearson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
2. Quitman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pearson, AR
The top elementary schools in Pearson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heber Springs Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber Springs School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
2. West Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
3. Quitman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
4. Rose Bud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pearson, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pearson, AR has a total population of 722 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pearson, 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 Pearson, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pearson, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pearson, 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 Pearson, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pearson, AR
How many schools are in Pearson, AR?
Pearson, AR has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,760 students in total.
How do schools in Pearson perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Pearson score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Pearson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pearson?
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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