Best Schools in Thornton, AR
Thornton, AR has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,751 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Thornton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, AR
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bearden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
3. Fordyce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, AR
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fordyce Elementary Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
2. Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 285 Students
3. Bearden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, AR has a total population of 700 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, 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 Thornton, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, 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 Thornton, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, AR
How many schools are in Thornton, AR?
Thornton, AR has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,751 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Thornton score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Thornton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thornton?
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: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations