Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 72173, all part of the top-ranked Vilonia School District (ranked 6th in Arkansas), serve students from elementary through high school in the Vilonia area, offering a range of academic environments from traditional powerhouses to an alternative academy.
The district’s excellence is built on standout performers. Vilonia Elementary School is an academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 5-star rating and posting the highest test scores in the district—20 to 30 percentage points above state averages—despite serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Vilonia Middle School shines as an advanced math hub, with 83.4% of students proficient in Geometry, far exceeding state averages. Vilonia High School delivers consistent excellence with a 93.8% graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate. In contrast, Vilonia Pathways Academy serves a small, alternative population of 69 students, achieving a graduation rate (92.1%) above the state average despite low test scores, showing the district’s commitment to providing a second path for at-risk students.
Key metrics reveal that spending doesn’t directly correlate with performance—Vilonia High School and Vilonia Elementary School spend the most per student ($11,815 and $11,740), but Vilonia Middle School achieves exceptional math results with lower spending ($10,035). Student-teacher ratios also vary widely, from 18.6:1 at Vilonia Elementary School to 11.7:1 at Vilonia Pathways Academy, yet both schools succeed in their distinct missions. A fascinating "middle school math bump" sees advanced math proficiency spike at Vilonia Middle School before dropping at the high school, likely due to changes in test-taking populations. Overall, the district’s strong foundation at Vilonia Elementary School and Frank Mitchell Intermediate School (both top performers) ensures students are well-prepared for future success.
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