Best Schools in Widener, AR
Widener, AR has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,306 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Widener exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Widener, AR
The top high schools in Widener, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 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
4. Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 255 Students
Best Middle Schools in Widener, AR
The top middle schools in Widener, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Forrest City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
3. Lincoln Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
4. 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 Widener, AR
The top elementary schools in Widener, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wynne Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 571 Students
2. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
3. Anna Strong Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
4. Faulk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
5. Wynne Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynne School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 566 Students
6. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Widener, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Widener, AR has a total population of 398 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Widener, 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 Widener, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
53.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Widener, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Widener, 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 Widener, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Widener, AR
How many schools are in Widener, AR?
Widener, AR has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,306 students in total.
How do schools in Widener perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Widener score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Widener exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Widener?
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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