Top 5 Best Jackson County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,092 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, AR are Swifton Middle School, Tuckerman Elementary School and Tuckerman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Jackson County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swifton Middle School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Ashley
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Grades: 5-7
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Tuckerman Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Tuckerman High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Grades: 8-12
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
Newport High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Grades: 6-12
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
Vocational School
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
P.o. Box 556
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, AR are Swifton Middle School, Tuckerman Elementary School and Tuckerman High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, AR?
6 public schools are located in Jackson County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, AR?
Jackson County, AR minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
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