For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 432 students in 72021, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72021, AR are C.b. Partee Elementary School and Brinkley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72021 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72021, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72021, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72021, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72021, AR include C.b. Partee Elementary School and Brinkley High School.
How many public schools are located in 72021?
2 public schools are located in 72021.
What is the racial composition of students in 72021?
72021 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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