Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 72833 (Danville, AR) serve a small, rural community within the Danville School District, which is ranked 73rd out of 251 districts in Arkansas and holds a 4-star rating, with total enrollment of 824 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
S.C. Tucker Elementary School is the district's standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and showing significant improvement by jumping to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026. It leads the district in test scores, particularly in Science (60% proficient vs. 44% state) and Mathematics (53.4% vs. 44.1% state). In contrast, Danville High School has declined from the 87th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 57th percentile in 2025-2026, struggling in advanced math despite an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 3.8:1. The two middle schools present a mixed picture: Danville Lower Middle School shows a dramatic "6th grade effect" where 6th graders outperform 5th graders by 27 points in Reading, while Danville Upper Middle School excels in Algebra (66.7% proficient) but struggles with general math.
Key metrics reveal a district with high economic disadvantage (average 73.6% free/reduced lunch rate) but above-average overall proficiency (45.6% vs. 40.6% state). Science is a district-wide strength, with all schools exceeding state averages. The district spends an average of $13,910 per student, with Danville High School spending the most ($15,732) yet showing declining performance. The elementary school serves as the academic engine, and the district's challenge is maintaining that momentum through middle and high school, where performance varies significantly by grade level and subject.
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