Best Schools in Hot Spring County, AR
Hot Spring County, AR has 23 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,034 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Hot Spring County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hot Spring County, AR
The top high schools in Hot Spring 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. Poyen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poyen School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 240 Students
3. Ouachita High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students
4. Magnet Cove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnet Cove School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
5. Centerpoint High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 514 Students
6. Glen Rose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
7. Arkadelphia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
8. Malvern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hot Spring County, AR
The top middle schools in Hot Spring 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. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Goza Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 418 Students
4. Wilson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 256 Students
5. Glen Rose Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hot Spring County, AR
The top elementary schools in Hot Spring County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poyen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poyen School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 268 Students
2. Centerpoint Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerpoint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
3. Ouachita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 279 Students
4. Bismarck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students
5. Magnet Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnet Cove School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
6. Glen Rose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
7. Peake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkadelphia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 407 Students
8. Malvern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
9. Ewing Adventist Junior Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Adventist Junior Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hot Spring County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hot Spring County, AR has a total population of 33,040 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hot Spring County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hot Spring County, AR
How many schools are in Hot Spring County, AR?
Hot Spring County, AR has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,034 students in total.
How do schools in Hot Spring County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Hot Spring County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Hot Spring County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hot Spring 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: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hot Spring County
3 places in Hot Spring County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Malvern School District (4 schools)
- Bismarck School District (3 schools)
- Glen Rose School District (3 schools)