For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,287 students in Ashdown, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Ashdown, AR are Ashdown Elementary School, Ashdown High School and Ashdown Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashdown, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ashdown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashdown, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashdown Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ashdown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ashdown, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashdown, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashdown, AR include Ashdown Elementary School, Ashdown High School and Ashdown Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ashdown?
3 public schools are located in Ashdown.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashdown?
Ashdown public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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