For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,523 students in 72143, AR (there are , serving 982 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 72143, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72143, AR are Westside Elementary School, Southwest Middle School and Sidney Deener Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72143 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72143, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72143, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Grades: PK-3
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Grades: 4-6
| 879 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Grades: PK-3
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Ahlf Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 W Vine
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Searcy High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Ella
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7111
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Riverview High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7700
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72143, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72143, AR include Westside Elementary School, Southwest Middle School and Sidney Deener Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in 72143?
8 public schools are located in 72143.
What percentage of students in 72143 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 72143 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72143?
72143 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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