For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,237 students in 72081, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72081, AR are White County Central Elementary School, Judsonia Elementary School and White County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72081 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72081, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 72081, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White County Central Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-4292
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-4292
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Judsonia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
916 Judson Ave
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-5196
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-5196
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
White County Central High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3947
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3947
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
72081, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
916 Judson Ave
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Gr: 5-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72081, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72081, AR include White County Central Elementary School, Judsonia Elementary School and White County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 72081?
3 public schools are located in 72081.
What is the racial composition of students in 72081?
72081 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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