For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,168 students in Baxter County, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 146 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Baxter County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Baxter County, AR are Pinkston Middle School, Hackler Intermediate School and Amanda Gist Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Baxter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baxter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 S College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Grades: 6-7
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Hackler Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
965 West Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Grades: 3-5
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Lucille St
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Norfork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7192
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7192
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Grades: 8-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #66.
Norfork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: #77.
Cotter High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
198 Melba Ave
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu - Mountain Home Career Center
Vocational School
1600 South College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Post Oak Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Grades: PK-K
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
618 N College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Grades: 1-2
| 569 students
Baxter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Main St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Grades: 4
| n/a students
2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baxter County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Baxter County, AR include Pinkston Middle School, Hackler Intermediate School and Amanda Gist Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baxter County, AR?
10 public schools are located in Baxter County, AR.
What percentage of students in Baxter County, AR go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Baxter County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County, AR?
Baxter County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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