Best Schools in Clark County, AR
Clark County, AR has 16 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,073 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Clark County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clark County, AR
The top high schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bismarck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
2. Centerpoint High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 514 Students
3. Murfreesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 297 Students
4. Harmony Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
5. Gurdon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
6. Arkadelphia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clark County, AR
The top middle schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bismarck Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
2. Goza Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 418 Students
3. Cabe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, AR
The top elementary schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerpoint Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
2. Harmony Grove Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
3. Bismarck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students
4. Murfreesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
5. Peake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 407 Students
6. Gurdon Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
7. Louisa Perritt Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 502 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clark County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clark County, AR has a total population of 21,446 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clark 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 Clark County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clark 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 Clark County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clark County, AR
How many schools are in Clark County, AR?
Clark County, AR has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,073 students in total.
How do schools in Clark County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Clark County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Clark County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clark 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: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clark County
2 places in Clark County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Arkadelphia (4)
- Gurdon (3)
School districts (2)
- Arkadelphia School District (4 schools)
- Gurdon School District (3 schools)