For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,213 students in 72417, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72417, AR are Brookland Elementary School, Brookland Middle School and Brookland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72417 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72417, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72417, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N. Oak St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 1-3 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 4-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Brookland Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Brookland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 10-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: PK-K | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72417, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72417, AR include Brookland Elementary School, Brookland Middle School and Brookland Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 72417?
5 public schools are located in 72417.
What is the racial composition of students in 72417?
72417 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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