Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 72523, serving Concord, Arkansas, are both part of the small Concord School District, which has a total enrollment of just 370 students and is ranked 88th out of 251 districts in the state.
Concord High School is the standout institution, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top quarter of Arkansas high schools. It excels in Mathematics (50% proficient vs. 44.1% state) and Biology (50% vs. 42.7% state), with an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 4.4:1 that fosters personalized learning. The high school also boasts a strong 90.6% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. In contrast, Concord Elementary School has shown recent improvement, jumping from a 2-star to a 3-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year. While the elementary school outperforms the state in English Language Arts (42.8% vs. 39.4%) and Reading (46.6% vs. 40.4%), it faces a significant challenge in 4th grade, where scores drop dramatically below state averages in every subject, particularly Mathematics (23.5% vs. 47.0% state).
A key takeaway is the performance gap between the two schools, suggesting that students may struggle in early grades but find greater success in the high school's small-class environment. The district invests heavily, with per-pupil spending of $17,759 at the elementary school and $14,857 at the high school, well above national averages. However, this spending has not yet produced uniformly excellent results, especially at the elementary level. Despite the 4th-grade slump, the elementary school's overall upward trajectory, combined with strong 3rd-grade Science (65.5% vs. 45.4% state) and 6th-grade Reading (51.5% vs. 41.7% state) scores, indicates positive momentum and potential for continued improvement.
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