For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,671 students in Ouachita County, AR (there are , serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ouachita County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove High School and Bearden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ouachita County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ouachita County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Grades: 7-12
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Ivory Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Grades: 2-3
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr.
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
Camden Fairview High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Cash Rd
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
255 Pope Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Grades: PK
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Grades: K-3
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sau Tech Career Center
Vocational School
327 Stewart St Sw
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ouachita County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
P.o. Box 67
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
655 Arch St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
315 W Chert St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ouachita County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Ouachita County, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove High School and Bearden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ouachita County?
11 public schools are located in Ouachita County.
What percentage of students in Ouachita County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ouachita County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ouachita County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ouachita County include: Camden Fairview High School vs. Harmony Grove High School, Harmony Grove High School vs. Camden Fairview High School, Bearden Elementary School vs. Harmony Grove Elem. School
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