For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,671 students in Ouachita County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ouachita County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove Elementary 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ouachita County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Camden Fairview High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Cash Road
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Pope St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
735 Robin Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Elementary 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?
97% of all K-12 students in Ouachita County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
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 43% (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 Elementary School
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