Best Schools in Portia, AR
Portia, AR has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,046 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Portia underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portia, AR
The top high schools in Portia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 462 Students
2. Pocahontas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portia, AR
The top middle schools in Portia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. M.d. Williams Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 445 Students
2. Pocahontas Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portia, AR
The top elementary schools in Portia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma Spikes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 645 Students
2. Walnut Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 580 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portia, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portia, AR has a total population of 487 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portia, 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 Portia, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portia, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portia, 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 Portia, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portia, AR
How many schools are in Portia, AR?
Portia, AR has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,046 students in total.
How do schools in Portia perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Portia score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Portia underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portia?
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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations