Summary:
The eight schools in zip code 72601, serving the Harrison, Arkansas area, are split between two top-rated, 5-star school districts: the Harrison School District (ranked 8th in Arkansas) and the Bergman School District (ranked 17th).
Standout schools include Forest Heights Elementary School, which leads the area in academic performance with an average proficiency of 63.3% across all subjects, despite having the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Harrison Middle School is a powerhouse in mathematics, with its 8th graders achieving a remarkable 93.4% proficiency in Algebra, far exceeding the state average. Bergman High School offers the most personalized learning environment with the lowest student-to-teacher ratio in the area (3.8:1) and an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.3%, though its Geometry scores (26.5% proficient) lag behind. The Skyline Heights Elementary School and Bergman Elementary School also perform well above state averages in mathematics.
A key takeaway is the strong Algebra pipeline in the Harrison district, where Harrison Middle School's advanced math program feeds into Harrison High School, where 9th graders achieve a 93.9% proficiency in Geometry. Spending per student varies widely, from $16,413 at Forest Heights Elementary to $10,404 at Bergman Middle School, yet both schools achieve strong state rankings, suggesting that resource allocation and instructional quality matter more than raw spending. Overall, the Harrison district shows more variation in school performance, while the Bergman district offers a more consistent educational experience across its schools.
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