For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,748 students in 72801, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 72801, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72801, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Russellville Intermediate School and Russellville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72801 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72801, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72801, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 West 12th Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Russellville Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 West 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Gr: 5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 West 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Gr: 6-7 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Russellville Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 West Parkway
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-1599
Gr: 8-9 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 West Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Gr: PK-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 South Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Parker Road
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
Vocational School
215 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Russellville
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 235-4455
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 235-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72801, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72801, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Russellville Intermediate School and Russellville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 72801?
9 public schools are located in 72801.
What percentage of students in 72801 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 72801 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72801?
72801 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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