For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,149 students in 72417, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 72417, AR are Brookland Elementary School, Brookland Middle School and Brookland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72417 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72417, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72417, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Oak St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 1-3
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 4-6
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Brookland Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-8610
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-8610
Grades: 7-9
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Brookland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 10-12
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Hickory St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: PK-K
| 375 students
72417, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72417, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72417, AR include Brookland Elementary School, Brookland Middle School and Brookland Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 72417?
5 public schools are located in 72417.
What is the racial composition of students in 72417?
72417 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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