Best Public Schools in Alma, AR

The city of Alma, Arkansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Alma High School, Alma Intermediate School, Alma Middle School, and Alma Primary School. The Alma School District as a whole performs generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Alma High School is the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 50 high schools in Arkansas and earning a 4-star rating. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading, are above the state averages. In contrast, the performance of Alma Intermediate School and Alma Middle School is more mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the state averages and others below.

Across the district, the free and reduced lunch rates range from 37.69% at Alma High School to 47.22% at Alma Primary School, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools, which may contribute to the differences in their performance.