Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72921

The 72921 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Alma School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area perform well, with Alma High School and Alma Middle School standing out as particularly strong performers.

Alma High School is a standout, ranking in the top 50 high schools in Arkansas for the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating. Its test scores, especially in English Language Arts and Biology, exceed the state averages. Alma Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, with its math and science scores notably higher than the state averages.

While the schools generally perform above the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math, there are some areas, like Geometry, where the scores lag behind the state. Additionally, the schools in this area have relatively high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.69% at Alma High School to 47.22% at Alma Primary School, suggesting the schools may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.