Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72740


Summary:

The 72740 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Huntsville School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools show some strengths, such as Huntsville High School performing above the state average in certain subject areas, there are also areas for improvement, particularly in math proficiency and inconsistent performance across grade levels.

Huntsville High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranked 119 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school struggles in math, with only 15.8% of students proficient in Algebra, compared to the 26.8% state average. Huntsville Middle School also performs above the district and state averages in some subject areas, but lags behind in English Language Arts and Reading.

The schools in the 72740 zip code serve a high-poverty student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 62.06% at Huntsville High School to 72.12% at Watson Primary School. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and a focus on equity to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their economic background.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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