Best Schools in Johnson County, AR
Johnson County, AR has 30 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,720 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Johnson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnson County, AR
The top high schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ozark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 700 Students
2. Lamar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Russellville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russellville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
4. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
5. Scranton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students
6. Oark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
7. Clarksville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksville School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 561 Students
8. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 331 Students
9. Paris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnson County, AR
The top middle schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russellville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russellville School District • Public • Grades 5 • 401 Students
2. Dover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 374 Students
3. Paris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
4. Russellville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russellville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 813 Students
5. Ozark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 234 Students
6. Lamar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
7. Kraus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnson County, AR
The top elementary schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 500 Students
2. London Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russellville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 215 Students
3. Ozark Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 267 Students
4. Scranton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 239 Students
5. Paris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 431 Students
6. Elgin B Milton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ozark School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 576 Students
7. Lamar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
8. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
9. Clarksville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 358 Students
10. Clarksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksville School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnson County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnson County, AR has a total population of 25,749 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnson 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 Johnson County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnson County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnson 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 Johnson County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnson County, AR
How many schools are in Johnson County, AR?
Johnson County, AR has 30 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,720 students in total.
How do schools in Johnson County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Johnson County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Johnson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnson 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: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Johnson County
5 places in Johnson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Clarksville (5)
- Lamar (3)
- Oark (2)
- Coal Hill (1)
- Hartman (1)
School districts (2)
- Clarksville School District (5 schools)
- Lamar School District (3 schools)