For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,116 students in Wilson, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wilson, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR are Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Junior High School and Academies At Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilson, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: PK-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Wilson, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-4
| 225 students
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Grades: 5-6
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Junior High School and Academies At Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilson?
3 public schools are located in Wilson.
What percentage of students in Wilson go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wilson are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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