72843 Arkansas Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in 72843, Arkansas, serving 592 students.
Public schools in zipcode 72843 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 72843, Arkansas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
The top ranked public schools in 72843, Arkansas are Hector Elementary School and Hector High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
72843, AR Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hector Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%104 Sycamore St10
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Grades: K-6 | 313 students
- Hector High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%11601 Sr 2710
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Grades: 7-12 | 279 students
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