Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72744

The 72744 zip code area is home to three schools - Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Lincoln High School - all part of the Lincoln School District. While the district is ranked 154 out of 252 in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating, the schools within the 72744 zip code show varying levels of performance.

Lincoln Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranked 146 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools with a 3-star rating. It performs relatively well on state assessments, with over 30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School struggles the most, with only 21.5% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 24.3% in Science.

While Lincoln High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.7, it performs significantly below the state averages on high school-level assessments, with proficiency rates often below 10%. However, the school does better on English Language Arts and Reading assessments, where it is closer to the state averages. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools suggest that the 72744 zip code area may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.