For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 655 students in 72946, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72946, AR are Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy and Mountainburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72946 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72946, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72946, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy. 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Highway 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72946, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72946, AR include Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy and Mountainburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 72946?
3 public schools are located in 72946.
What is the racial composition of students in 72946?
72946 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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