Best Schools in Waldo, AR
Waldo, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,472 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Waldo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waldo, AR
The top high schools in Waldo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
2. Nevada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
3. Lafayette County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waldo, AR
The top middle schools in Waldo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waldo, AR
The top elementary schools in Waldo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 538 Students
2. Nevada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 230 Students
3. Lafayette County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
4. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waldo, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waldo, AR has a total population of 2,504 with 21% 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 Waldo, 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 Waldo, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waldo, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waldo, 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 Waldo, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waldo, AR
How many schools are in Waldo, AR?
Waldo, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,472 students in total.
How do schools in Waldo perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Waldo score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Waldo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waldo?
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: 18%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations