For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,294 students in 71854, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71854, AR are Genoa Central Elem. School, Gary E. Cobb Middle School and North Heights Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71854 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71854, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71854, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa Central Elem. School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12018 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2248
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2248
Gr: K-3 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11986 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2132
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2132
Gr: 4-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 East 35th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Pinson St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 16th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forrest Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
71854, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Artesian St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: 6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2118 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Texarkana Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3512 Grand Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12
1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Gr: 2-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71854, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71854, AR include Genoa Central Elem. School, Gary E. Cobb Middle School and North Heights Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71854?
8 public elementary schools are located in 71854.
What is the racial composition of students in 71854?
71854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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