For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,223 students in 71602, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71602, AR are Moody Elementary School, Taylor Elementary School and White Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71602 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71602, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71602, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Moody School Dr
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4363
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4363
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 West St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-1988
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-1988
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
White Hall Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8106 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Gandy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gandy Ave
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4054
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-4054
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-0726
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
71602, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-3878
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2601 Fluker St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-5243
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-5243
Gr: 7-9 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2601 Fluker St
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
Gr: 2-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
5601 Calhoun
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 575-0709
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 575-0709
Gr: 2-3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2601 Fluker
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 534-4185
Gr: 4-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71602, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71602, AR include Moody Elementary School, Taylor Elementary School and White Hall Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71602?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71602.
What is the racial composition of students in 71602?
71602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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