For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,126 students in 72736, AR (there are , serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72736, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72736, AR are Gravette Middle School, Gravette Upper Elementary School and Gravette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72736 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72736, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72736, AR 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dallas Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gravette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gr: 3-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Gravette High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Lion Dr
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72736, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72736, AR include Gravette Middle School, Gravette Upper Elementary School and Gravette High School.
How many public schools are located in 72736?
4 public schools are located in 72736.
What percentage of students in 72736 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72736 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72736?
72736 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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