ZIP 72578 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72578

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 72578 (AR) is associated with Salem School District (LEA 0512090) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 4 K-12 schools (4 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Missouri State University-West Plains about 19.2 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Salem School District

LEA ID

0512090

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (29)

Missouri State University-West Plains19.2 miles (30.8 km)2yr-public
Ozarka College27.7 miles (44.5 km)2yr-public
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home29.4 miles (47.3 km)2yr-public
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville48.1 miles (77.3 km)2yr-public
Lyon College48.9 miles (78.7 km)4yr-private
Black River Technical College54.1 miles (87.1 km)2yr-public
Williams Baptist University57.3 miles (92.3 km)4yr-private
Texas County Technical College58.7 miles (94.5 km)2yr-private
Arkansas State University-Newport68.3 miles (109.9 km)2yr-public
North Arkansas College68.8 miles (110.8 km)2yr-public
College of the Ozarks75.9 miles (122.1 km)4yr-private
Crowley's Ridge College77.3 miles (124.5 km)4yr-private

Show all 29 colleges & universities

Arkansas State University79.4 miles (127.8 km)4yr-public
Harding University83.8 miles (134.9 km)4yr-private
Three Rivers College83.8 miles (134.9 km)2yr-public
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church85.8 miles (138.0 km)2yr-private
Bryan University88.9 miles (143.0 km)4yr-private
Evangel University92.8 miles (149.3 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-College of Online Learning92.8 miles (149.3 km)4yr-private
Missouri State University-Springfield92.8 miles (149.3 km)4yr-public
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield93.0 miles (149.6 km)2yr-private
Ozarks Technical Community College93.4 miles (150.3 km)4yr-public
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies93.8 miles (150.9 km)4yr-private
Drury University93.8 miles (150.9 km)4yr-private
Cox College94.2 miles (151.6 km)4yr-private
Mission University94.5 miles (152.1 km)4yr-private
Arkansas State University-Beebe95.3 miles (153.4 km)2yr-public
Hendrix College98.5 miles (158.5 km)4yr-private
Central Baptist College99.7 miles (160.4 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
VIOLA HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72578

What school district is ZIP code 72578 in?

ZIP 72578 (AR) maps to Salem School District (LEA ID 0512090) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 72578?

US5 lists 4 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 72578 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72578 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%
High school	0.0%
Less than HS	53.2%
School district	Salem School District

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