For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,544 students in 72160, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 189 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 72160, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72160, AR are Stuttgart Junior High School, Stuttgart High School and Meekins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72160 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72160, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72160, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stuttgart Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3562
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3562
Grades: 7-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Stuttgart High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 A W 22nd St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Meekins Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3565
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3565
Grades: 5-6
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 S Park Ave
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3563
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3563
Grades: K-4
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phillips Community Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
2807 Hwy 165
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-4201
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-4201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
72160, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Grades: 5-6
| 284 students
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Grades: 4-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72160, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72160, AR include Stuttgart Junior High School, Stuttgart High School and Meekins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 72160?
5 public schools are located in 72160.
What percentage of students in 72160 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 72160 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72160?
72160 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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