Best Schools in Penrose, AR
Penrose, AR has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,217 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penrose, AR
The top high schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccrory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccrory School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 253 Students
2. Wynne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
3. Forrest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penrose, AR
The top middle schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Forrest City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
3. Lincoln Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penrose, AR
The top elementary schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccrory Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccrory School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 321 Students
2. Wynne Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 571 Students
3. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
4. Wynne Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 566 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penrose, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penrose, AR has a total population of 205 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penrose, 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 Penrose, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penrose, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penrose, 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 Penrose, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penrose, AR
How many schools are in Penrose, AR?
Penrose, AR has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,217 students in total.
How do schools in Penrose perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Penrose score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penrose?
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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