For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in 71956, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 71956, AR are Mountain Pine Elementary School and Mountain Pine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71956 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71956, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71956, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mountain Pine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71956, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 71956, AR include Mountain Pine Elementary School and Mountain Pine High School.
How many public schools are located in 71956?
2 public schools are located in 71956.
What is the racial composition of students in 71956?
71956 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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