Summary:
Zip code 72554, serving the Mammoth Spring, Arkansas area, is home to two public schools: Mammoth Spring Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Mammoth Spring High School (grades 7-12), both part of the Mammoth Spring School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 51st percentile statewide. A defining characteristic of this district is that 100% of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating a student body with very high economic need.
Mammoth Spring Elementary School stands out as the academic leader in the area, consistently outperforming state averages in English Language Arts (47.6% vs. 39.4%), Reading (50% vs. 40.4%), and Mathematics (49.6% vs. 44.1%) during the 2025-2026 school year. Its state ranking has steadily improved over three years, rising from the 56th to the 66th percentile. In contrast, Mammoth Spring High School presents a paradox: it boasts a high graduation rate (91.6%) and an exceptionally low dropout rate (0.5%), yet its academic proficiency lags behind state averages in all core subjects, and its state ranking has dropped sharply from the 90th percentile (5-star) to the 59th percentile (3-star) over the same period.
Key metrics reveal stark contrasts between the two schools. The High School has an incredibly low student-to-teacher ratio of 3.4:1, yet this does not translate into strong academic outcomes, with proficiency rates falling 7-10 percentage points below state averages. The Elementary School, with a ratio of 12.5:1, achieves above-average results. Both schools spend over $15,000 per student, but the Elementary School appears to use these resources more effectively. A notable bright spot at the High School is a remarkable improvement in Biology proficiency, jumping from 38.9% to 55.5%, significantly outperforming the state average of 37.7%. This suggests that while systemic challenges exist, individual programs or teachers can make a major difference.
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