For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,978 students in 72736, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72736, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72736, AR are Gravette Middle School, Gravette High School and Gravette Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72736 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72736, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72736, AR Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dallas Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Gravette High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Lion Dr
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Gravette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Grades: 3-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72736, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72736, AR include Gravette Middle School, Gravette High School and Gravette Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72736, AR?
4 public schools are located in 72736, AR.
What percentage of students in 72736, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72736, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72736, AR?
72736, AR public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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