Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72354


Summary:

The 72354 zip code area is home to 2 schools - East Poinsett County High School and Lepanto Elementary School, both part of the East Poinsett County School District. While the high school has seen fluctuating performance, with a 2-star rating, it outperforms the state average in 8th grade math. The elementary school maintains a 3-star rating but serves a high-need student population with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

East Poinsett County High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 106 out of 295 schools in 2022-2023 to 156 out of 305 schools in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. However, the school stands out for its strong performance in 8th grade mathematics, with 67.5% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.6%. Conversely, the school struggles with English/Language Arts and Reading proficiency, scoring below the state average in most grade levels.

Lepanto Elementary School has also seen fluctuations in its performance, going from a ranking of 192 out of 488 schools in 2018-2019 to 296 out of 480 schools in 2017-2018, while maintaining a 3-star rating. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 81.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school spends a relatively high amount of $11,675 per student, suggesting a focus on resource allocation to support the needs of its student body.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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