Best Public Schools in Springdale, AR

The Springdale, Arkansas school district consists of 28 schools, including 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions like Haas Hall Academy Jones Center, Bernice Young Elementary, and Willis Shaw Elementary School ranking among the top schools in the state.

The Springdale School District as a whole ranks 145th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Across the district, the average percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts is 29.7%, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and in Mathematics, the district average is 34.5%, slightly below the state average of 36.4%. The district's free/reduced lunch rate is 72.6%, significantly higher than the state average.

Several of the highest performing schools, such as Bernice Young Elementary and Willis Shaw Elementary School, serve student populations with relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting socioeconomic factors may play a role in academic achievement. However, the district also has some bright spots, with schools like Haas Hall Academy Jones Center significantly outperforming state averages, despite the district's overall performance being below the state average in many areas.