Best Schools in St. Francis County, AR
St. Francis County, AR has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,096 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in St. Francis County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Francis County, AR
The top high schools in St. Francis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palestine-wheatley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 349 Students
2. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 952 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 St. Francis County, AR
The top middle schools in St. Francis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forrest City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Lincoln Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
3. West Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Francis County, AR
The top elementary schools in St. Francis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
2. Stewart Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
3. Faulk Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
4. Central Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Francis County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Francis County, AR has a total population of 23,090 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Francis County, 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 St. Francis County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Francis County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Francis County, 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 St. Francis County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Francis County, AR
How many schools are in St. Francis County, AR?
St. Francis County, AR has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,096 students in total.
How do schools in St. Francis County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in St. Francis County score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in St. Francis County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Francis County?
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: 14%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in St Francis County
2 places in St Francis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Forrest City (4)
- Palestine (2)
School districts (1)
- Forrest City School District (5 schools)