Schools near ZIP 71953

6 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Mena

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Acorn High School
Grades 7–12 · Ouachita River School District
1.5 mi
43%
+3 vs state
45%
+8 vs state
53%
+9 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2023-24 → 47% in 2025-26 65% 7% 281 White 91%
Acorn Elementary School
Grades K–6 · Ouachita River School District
1.5 mi
44%
−1 vs state
39%
−3 vs state
46%
±0 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2023-24 → 43% in 2025-26 79% 20% 321 White 89%
Holly Harshman Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · Mena School District
2.4 mi
40%
−6 vs state
45%
+3 vs state
55%
+10 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2023-24 → 46% in 2025-26 66% 15% 438 White 85%
Mena High School
Grades 9–12 · Mena School District
2.5 mi
49%
+24 vs state
38%
±0 vs state
34%
−4 vs state · 2024-25
6% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2023-24 → 44% in 2025-26 59% 10% 503 White 86%
Polk County Virtual Academy
Grades 1–12 Charter Virtual · Mena School District
2.5 mi
23%
−14 vs state · 2020-21
36%
±0 vs state · 2020-21
27%
−7 vs state · 2020-21
Not enough years of data 42% 0% 12 White 92%
Mena Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Mena School District
2.5 mi
60%
+17 vs state
47%
+8 vs state
50%
+6 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2023-24 → 52% in 2025-26 63% 14% 393 White 86%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).