Best Schools in Yell County, AR
Yell County, AR has 16 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,021 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Yell County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yell County, AR
The top high schools in Yell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dardanelle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
2. J.d. Leftwich High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magazine School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Pottsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsville School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 379 Students
4. Danville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
5. Two Rivers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Two Rivers School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 470 Students
6. Western Yell Co. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Yell Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yell County, AR
The top middle schools in Yell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pottsville Middle Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 407 Students
2. Pottsville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 471 Students
3. Danville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 211 Students
4. Dardanelle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yell County, AR
The top elementary schools in Yell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pottsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 599 Students
2. S.c. Tucker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
3. Dardanelle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 302 Students
4. Dardanelle Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dardanelle School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 614 Students
5. Western Yell Co. Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Yell Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students
6. Ola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
23.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Yell County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yell County, AR
How many schools are in Yell County, AR?
Yell County, AR has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,021 students in total.
How do schools in Yell County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Yell County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Yell County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yell 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: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yell County
5 places in Yell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Danville (3)
- Dardanelle (3)
- Ola (2)
- Belleville (1)
- Havana (1)
School districts (2)
- Danville School District (3 schools)
- Dardanelle School District (3 schools)