Summary:
The six public schools in zip code 72830 (Clarksville, AR) are all part of the Clarksville School District, which serves approximately 2,504 students and holds a 1-star rating, ranking in the 22nd percentile statewide. The district is characterized by high economic disadvantage, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 75.4%, a key factor in understanding the academic performance data.
The most standout school is Clarksville Junior High School, an "Alternative" school that posts elite scores in advanced subjects, achieving 94.7% proficiency in Biology and 83.4% in Geometry—far exceeding state averages. This likely reflects a small, high-achieving cohort. In contrast, Clarksville Intermediate School (grades 4-5) is the most consistent performer, earning a 2-star rating for three consecutive years and maintaining scores closest to state averages among elementary schools. Clarksville High School excels in student retention with a 0.1% dropout rate and an 89.9% graduation rate, despite low test scores. Meanwhile, Clarksville Elementary School (grades 2-3) has experienced a dramatic decline, dropping from the 59th to the 24th percentile in two years, signaling potential issues with foundational instruction.
Key metrics reveal the district consistently underperforms state averages in English Language Arts (32.1% vs. 39.4%), Mathematics (35.6% vs. 44.1%), and Science (33.4% vs. 44.0%). A notable "middle school slump" is evident, with 7th-grade proficiency dropping to 27.7% in ELA. Per-student spending ranges from $12,157 to $13,283, while student-teacher ratios vary from 13.2:1 at the high school to 21.7:1 at the intermediate school. The district presents a paradox: high graduation rates coexist with low academic proficiency, suggesting a focus on retention over test performance.
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