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Big Flat town, AR

ZIP 72617 — 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 72617

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 72617 (Big Flat, AR) is associated with Searcy County School District (LEA 0509480) 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.

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 Arkansas State University-Mountain Home about 20.8 miles away (2yr-public).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 72617. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Searcy County School District
LEA ID
0509480
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (43)

  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home20.8 miles (33.4 km)2yr-public
  • Ozarka College27.5 miles (44.3 km)2yr-public
  • North Arkansas College41.5 miles (66.8 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College45.8 miles (73.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville45.9 miles (73.9 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-West Plains57.2 miles (92.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton61.6 miles (99.2 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks62.8 miles (101.0 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College63.5 miles (102.3 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College64.8 miles (104.2 km)4yr-private
  • Harding University65.0 miles (104.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas65.2 miles (104.9 km)4yr-public
Show all 43 colleges & universities
  • Arkansas Tech University65.4 miles (105.2 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe71.0 miles (114.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks71.3 miles (114.7 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Newport72.0 miles (115.8 km)2yr-public
  • Williams Baptist University81.1 miles (130.5 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College81.6 miles (131.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College85.6 miles (137.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office86.0 miles (138.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham86.0 miles (138.4 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church86.6 miles (139.4 km)2yr-private
  • Shorter College87.4 miles (140.6 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary87.4 miles (140.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences87.8 miles (141.3 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System88.2 miles (142.0 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University88.8 miles (143.0 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock89.6 miles (144.3 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock90.3 miles (145.3 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan University90.7 miles (145.9 km)4yr-private
  • Texas County Technical College91.5 miles (147.3 km)2yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield94.1 miles (151.4 km)2yr-private
  • Missouri State University-Springfield95.4 miles (153.5 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning96.1 miles (154.7 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University96.1 miles (154.7 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University96.3 miles (154.9 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarks Technical Community College96.4 miles (155.1 km)4yr-public
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies96.7 miles (155.7 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University96.7 miles (155.7 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College97.2 miles (156.4 km)4yr-private
  • Mission University97.9 miles (157.5 km)4yr-private

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72617

What school district is ZIP code 72617 in?
ZIP 72617 (Big Flat, AR) maps to Searcy County School District (LEA ID 0509480) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 72617 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72617 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher45.7%
High school30.9%
Less than HS6.4%
School districtSearcy County School District