For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,046 students in 72740, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72740, AR are Huntsville Middle School, Huntsville Intermediate School and Huntsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72740 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72740, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72740, AR Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Gr: 3-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
594 S Harris
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
314 N Gaskill
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Gr: PK-2 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72740, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72740, AR include Huntsville Middle School, Huntsville Intermediate School and Huntsville High School.
How many public schools are located in 72740?
4 public schools are located in 72740.
What is the racial composition of students in 72740?
72740 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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