For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,058 students in Wilson, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wilson, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR are Rivercrest Elementary School and Academies At Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilson, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 7-8
| 160 students
Wilson, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-4
| 225 students
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Grades: 5-6
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School and Academies At Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilson, AR?
3 public schools are located in Wilson, AR.
What percentage of students in Wilson, AR go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wilson, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson, AR?
Wilson, AR public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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