For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 346 students in Augusta, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Augusta, AR are Augusta Elementary School and Augusta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Main St
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Smith Dr
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Augusta, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Augusta, AR include Augusta Elementary School and Augusta High School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta?
2 public schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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