Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72653


Summary:

The 72653 zip code area of Mountain Home, Arkansas is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This analysis provides key insights into the academic performance and characteristics of these schools, highlighting both standout institutions and areas for improvement.

Two schools stand out as academic leaders in the region: Mountain Home Career Academies, a public charter high school, and Pinkston Middle School. Both schools have consistently maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and outperform the Mountain Home School District and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science. These schools also benefit from lower student-teacher ratios, providing a more personalized learning environment for their students.

In contrast, Guy Berry College and Career Academy, another public charter high school, struggles academically, with significantly lower test scores compared to the other schools in the area. This school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and low proficiency rates across multiple subjects raise concerns about the quality of education it provides. The varying free/reduced lunch rates among the schools also suggest a range of socioeconomic backgrounds represented in the student populations, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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