For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 787 students in 72944, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72944, AR are Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield Elementary School and Mansfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72944 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72944, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72944, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Grove St
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Walnut Ave
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4866
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4866
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Hwy 71 South
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-mansfield
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Johnny Cake Road
Mansfield, AR 72944
(501) 682-1144
Mansfield, AR 72944
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72944, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72944, AR include Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield Elementary School and Mansfield High School.
How many public schools are located in 72944?
4 public schools are located in 72944.
What is the racial composition of students in 72944?
72944 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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