Best Schools in Ashley County, AR
Ashley County, AR has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,905 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Ashley County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashley County, AR
The top high schools in Ashley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermitage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
2. Lakeside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District (chicot County) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Hamburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
4. Crossett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossett School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashley County, AR
The top middle schools in Ashley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 388 Students
2. Lakeside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District (chicot County) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
3. Crossett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossett School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 466 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashley County, AR
The top elementary schools in Ashley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
2. Allbritton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students
3. Crossett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 733 Students
4. Hermitage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
5. Lakeside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeside School District (chicot County) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
6. Noble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 405 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashley County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashley County, AR has a total population of 19,062 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashley County, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ashley County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashley County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashley County, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashley County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ashley County, AR
How many schools are in Ashley County, AR?
Ashley County, AR has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,905 students in total.
How do schools in Ashley County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Ashley County score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Ashley County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashley County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ashley County
3 places in Ashley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Hamburg School District (5 schools)
- Crossett School District (3 schools)