Best Schools in Selma, AR
Selma, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,697 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Selma greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Selma, AR
The top high schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Mcgehee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
3. Dermott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in Selma, AR
The top middle schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
2. Drew Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Selma, AR
The top elementary schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Central Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drew Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Mcgehee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgehee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. Dermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dermott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 190 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Selma, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Selma, AR has a total population of 354 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Selma, 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 Selma, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Selma, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Selma, 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 Selma, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Selma, AR
How many schools are in Selma, AR?
Selma, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,697 students in total.
How do schools in Selma perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Selma score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Selma greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Selma?
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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