Best High Schools in Yell County, AR

Yell County, AR has 9 high schools with 3,061 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Yell County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Yell County meet expectations.

1. Dardanelle High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students

2. Pottsville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pottsville School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 379 Students

3. Danville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Danville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students

4. Mount Ida High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Ida School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students

5. Jessieville High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jessieville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students

6. Waldron High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waldron School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students

7. Mountain Pine High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain Pine School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 299 Students

8. Two Rivers High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Two Rivers School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 470 Students

9. Western Yell Co. High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Western Yell Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students

Best Middle Schools in Yell County, AR

Yell County, AR has 6 middle schools with 2,039 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Yell County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Yell County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pottsville Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pottsville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 471 Students

2. Jessieville Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jessieville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students

3. Dardanelle Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

4. Danville Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Danville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 211 Students

5. Waldron Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waldron School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Yell County, AR

Yell County, AR has 6 elementary schools with 2,339 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Yell County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Yell County exceed expectations.

1. Pottsville Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pottsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 599 Students

2. Dardanelle Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 302 Students

3. S.c. Tucker Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Danville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students

4. Dardanelle Primary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 614 Students

5. Western Yell Co. Elem. School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Western Yell Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students

6. Ola Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Two Rivers School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 313 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Yell County, AR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Yell County, AR has a total population of 20,263 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Yell County, AR

7,439

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yell County, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yell County, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yell County, AR.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

784 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Yell County, AR Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations