Best Schools in White County, AR
White County, AR has 39 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 14,857 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in White County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in White County, AR
The top high schools in White County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Vernon/enola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon/enola School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students
2. White Co. Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Co. Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 345 Students
3. Rose Bud High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students
4. Pangburn High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pangburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
5. Beebe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beebe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1031 Students
6. Searcy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
7. Midland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Midland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
8. Bradford High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bradford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
9. Bald Knob High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bald Knob School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
10. Riverview High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Riverview School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
Best Middle Schools in White County, AR
The top middle schools in White County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beebe Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beebe School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 519 Students
2. Southwest Middle School
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Searcy School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 910 Students
3. Ahlf Junior High School
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Searcy School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
4. Bald Knob Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bald Knob School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
5. Beebe Middle School
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Beebe School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 487 Students
6. Riverview Junior High School
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Riverview School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 213 Students
Best Elementary Schools in White County, AR
The top elementary schools in White County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 438 Students
2. White Co. Central Elem. School
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White Co. Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 554 Students
3. Pangburn Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pangburn School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 391 Students
4. Mcrae Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Searcy School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 422 Students
5. Beebe Elementary School
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Beebe School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 871 Students
6. Rose Bud Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rose Bud School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
7. Mt. Vernon/enola Elem. School
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Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon/enola School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 307 Students
8. H.l. Lubker Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bald Knob School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
9. Judsonia Elementary School
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Riverview School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
10. Kensett Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Riverview School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in White County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
White County, AR has a total population of 76,822 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in White 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 White County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in White County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for White 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 White County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in White County, AR
How many schools are in White County, AR?
White County, AR has 39 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 14,857 students in total.
How do schools in White County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in White County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in White County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in White 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: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in White County
8 places in White County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (4)
- Searcy School District (6 schools)
- Beebe School District (5 schools)
- Riverview School District (4 schools)
- Bald Knob School District (3 schools)