Best High Schools in Polk County, AR

Polk County, AR has 6 high schools with 1,654 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Polk County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County meet expectations.

1. Acorn High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ouachita River School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students

2. Cossatot River High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 374 Students

3. Dequeen High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dequeen School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 481 Students

4. Mena High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mena School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students

5. Polk County Virtual Academy

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mena School District • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 8 Students

Best Middle Schools in Polk County, AR

Polk County, AR has 2 middle schools with 718 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Polk County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mena Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mena School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students

2. Dequeen Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dequeen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 343 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, AR

Polk County, AR has 6 elementary schools with 2,177 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Polk County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wickes Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 242 Students

2. Holly Harshman Elem. School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mena School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 435 Students

3. Acorn Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ouachita River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students

4. Louise Durham Elem. School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 429 Students

5. Cossatot River Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cossatot River School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 153 Students

6. Dequeen Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dequeen School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 576 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, AR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Polk County, AR has a total population of 19,221 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Polk County, AR

4,549

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk County, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, AR.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

804 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

24 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Polk County, AR

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Scott County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sevier County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Montgomery County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pike County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Le Flore County, OK

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Latimer County, OK

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Garland County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clark County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pushmataha County, OK

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hot Spring County, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations