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A Little About Gravette

Gravette is located in northwestern Benton County, Arkansas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2010 the city had a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2), all land.[4] In 2012, the nearby unincorporated community of Hiwasse was facing annexation by the city of Bella Vista. The majority of people within Hiwasse were opposed and chose to be annexed by Gravette instead. The annexation increased Gravette’s total area to 15.33 sq mi (39.7 km2). Gravette has an estimated population of 4,000 people.

Gravette city limits are situated approximately 3-miles west[6] of Bentonville, Arkansas, the Benton County, Arkansas seat, and 105 miles (169 km) east of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 41 miles (66 km) northwest of Fayetteville, and approximately 60 miles south of Joplin, MO. Several major highways and interstates[7] run through Gravette, including Arkansas highways 72, 59, and 279 and Interstate 49 which has several exits in Gravette.

A Little About Gravette's History

The original name of the first European-American settlement at this location was Nebo.[14] The Nebo area is now referred to as Old Town in Chalk Valley and was the earliest pioneer settlement of the community. The settlement was platted in the 1870s by Joseph P. Covey, who relocated to Southwest City, Missouri, in 1881. Ellis Tillman Gravett opened the Chalk Valley Distillery in Nebo and was also the proprietor of a general merchandise store. In 1891, he moved that store west out of the valley to what is now downtown Gravette.

Gravette was aided around 1898 by arrival of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad (later acquired by the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway) which greatly stimulated the fruit-growing industry in the region by providing easy access to markets.[15] Gravette was formally incorporated on January 27, 1899. By 1910 the population of Gravette amounted to 569.

About Gravette School District

The Gravette School District, located in northwest Arkansas, serves over 2,000 PK-12 students , covering Gravette, Sulphur Springs, Hiwasse, Bella Vista, and Maysville. It features four schools—Duffy Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School—focused on student success, safety, and community engagement.

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Key Details about Gravette School District:

  • Schools: Glenn A. Duffy Elementary, Gravette Upper Elementary, Gravette Middle School, and Gravette High School.

  • Mission: To ensure success for all students through a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment.

  • Academics: Offers a comprehensive curriculum with about 52% of students proficient in math and 50% in reading.

  • Leadership: Led by Superintendent Richard Page, with a focus on integrating technology and fostering innovation.

  • Community: Known for a strong "Lion Pride" culture and close ties with the local community.

  • Demographics: Serves a diverse student body with approximately 20% minority enrollment and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.

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The district is fully accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and provides a wide range of services, including special education, counseling, and extracurricular activities.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) of Gravette, located at 1101 Jackson St SW, is a 24/7 emergency room serving Northwest Arkansas. It offers comprehensive inpatient care, behavioral health, imaging, and physical therapy. As a safety-net provider, it focuses on underserved, rural populations.

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