Summary:
Zip code 72022, encompassing the communities of Bryant and Alexander, Arkansas, is home to seven schools serving students from elementary through high school, with the vast majority belonging to the highly-ranked Bryant School District.
The standout academic performer in the area is Collegeville Elementary School, which consistently earns a 4-star rating and posts test scores significantly above both district and state averages, particularly in Math (61.5% proficient) and Science (57%). In contrast, Hill Farm Elementary School is the lowest-performing traditional school in the district, with a 2-star rating and proficiency rates well below its peers. Bryant High School shows a clear upward trend, improving its state ranking to the 81st percentile and boasting a strong 94.6% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. However, a notable "middle school slump" exists at Bryant Middle School, which is the only district school with a 3-star rating and consistently scores at or below state averages. The starkest contrast is with Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander, a state-run alternative school under the Division of Youth Services School System, which has a 0-star rating and a 21.8% graduation rate, highlighting the immense challenges of serving a highly at-risk population.
Key metrics reveal that per-student spending does not guarantee performance, as Bryant Elementary School spends the most ($13,477 per student) but is outperformed by the lower-spending Collegeville Elementary ($11,612). Economic disadvantage is a clear factor, with the two lowest-performing traditional schools—Hill Farm Elementary and Bryant Middle School—having the highest Free/Reduced Lunch rates in the district. Additionally, Bryant High School shows puzzling subject-level inconsistencies, such as 9th graders scoring only 9.1% proficient in Reading compared to 48.2% for 10th graders, suggesting a cohort effect or curriculum change that warrants further investigation.
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