Top 5 Best 71953 Arkansas Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,327 students in 71953, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 71953, AR are Mena Middle School, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71953 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 71953, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 71953, AR Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Harshman Elem. School
Math: 49% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Acorn High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Acorn Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Mena High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #66.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Grades: PK-2
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center
Vocational School
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 71953 Arkansas

71953, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 71953, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 71953, AR include Mena Middle School, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn High School.
How many public schools are located in 71953, AR?
8 public schools are located in 71953, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in 71953, AR?
71953, AR public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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