For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,223 students in 71602, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71602, AR are Moody Elementary School, Taylor Elementary School and White Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71602 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71602, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71602, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Moody School Dr
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4363
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4363
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 West St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-1988
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-1988
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
White Hall Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8106 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #44.
Gandy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Gandy Ave
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4054
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4054
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
71602, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-3878
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-3878
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
2601 Fluker St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-5243
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-5243
Grades: 7-9
| 195 students
2601 Fluker St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
Grades: 2-5
| 345 students
5601 Calhoun
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 575-0709
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 575-0709
Grades: 2-3
| 244 students
2601 Fluker
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
Grades: 4-5
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71602, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71602, AR include Moody Elementary School, Taylor Elementary School and White Hall Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71602?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71602.
What is the racial composition of students in 71602?
71602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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