Best Schools in Ouachita County, AR
Ouachita County, AR has 17 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,706 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Ouachita County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ouachita County, AR
The top high schools in Ouachita County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harmony Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
2. Gurdon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Smackover High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smackover School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Bearden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
5. Nevada High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
6. Camden Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden Fairview School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ouachita County, AR
The top middle schools in Ouachita County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norphlet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smackover School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
2. Camden Fairview Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden Fairview School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ouachita County, AR
The top elementary schools in Ouachita County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harmony Grove Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
2. Smackover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smackover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 545 Students
3. Gurdon Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gurdon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
4. Nevada Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Nevada School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 230 Students
5. Bearden Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
6. Ivory Intermediate School
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Camden Fairview School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 297 Students
7. Fairview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Camden Fairview School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ouachita County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ouachita County, AR has a total population of 22,650 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ouachita 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 Ouachita County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ouachita County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ouachita 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 Ouachita County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ouachita County, AR
How many schools are in Ouachita County, AR?
Ouachita County, AR has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,706 students in total.
How do schools in Ouachita County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Ouachita County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Ouachita County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ouachita 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: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ouachita County
2 places in Ouachita County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Camden Fairview School District (4 schools)