For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 801 students in Lavaca, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lavaca, AR are Lavaca Middle School, Lavaca Elementary School and Lavaca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lavaca have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lavaca, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lavaca Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1234
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1234
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Lavaca Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S. Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1232
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1232
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lavaca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1237
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lavaca, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lavaca, AR include Lavaca Middle School, Lavaca Elementary School and Lavaca High School.
How many public schools are located in Lavaca?
3 public schools are located in Lavaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca?
Lavaca public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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