For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR.
The top ranked public schools in North Heights are North Heights Community School and Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 East 35th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR include North Heights Community School and Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana?
the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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