For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,150 students in 72801, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 72801, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72801, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Center Valley Elem. School and Russellville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72801 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72801, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72801, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Center Valley Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Grades: K-4
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 W Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Russellville Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Grades: 5
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Parker Rd
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland Heights Elem. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
Vocational School
215 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72801, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72801, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Center Valley Elem. School and Russellville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 72801?
8 public schools are located in 72801.
What percentage of students in 72801 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 72801 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72801?
72801 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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