Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72765

The 29 schools in zip code 72765 (Springdale, AR) are all part of the Springdale School District, serving elementary through high school students in a diverse area with a district ranking in the 45th percentile statewide.

For parents, the standout schools are clear. Hellstern Middle School is the top-ranked school in the zip code, a 5-star school in the 93rd percentile with exceptional test scores. At the elementary level, Willis Shaw Elementary School leads with the highest proficiency rates in math and science and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (32%). Bernice Young Elementary is another 5-star option with strong, consistent performance. The Don Tyson School Of Innovation is a unique alternative school that outperforms district and state averages across subjects, despite having the lowest per-student spending ($10,747) and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7. In contrast, schools like Parson Hills Elementary and Jones Elementary face significant challenges, with very low test scores and high poverty rates above 95%.

Key metrics show a stark divide. The average free/reduced lunch rate across the district is about 72%, but it ranges from 32% at Willis Shaw to 95% at Parson Hills. High schools also differ: Har-Ber High School has a strong 92.4% graduation rate, while Springdale High School has a lower 87.6% rate and a higher dropout rate. Spending varies widely, from $10,747 to $18,402 per student, but higher spending does not guarantee better results—Harp Elementary spends the most but is only a middling performer. Overall, the data shows that schools with lower poverty rates consistently achieve higher rankings and test scores, while those with higher poverty rates struggle, highlighting a major challenge for the district.