For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,334 students in Franklin County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 42 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR are Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Middle School and Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: PK-3
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 W College
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: 6-7
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
County Line High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Charleston High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Grades: 4-5
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Grades: 8-12
| 694 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Grades: 10-12
| 399 students
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
5750 Hornet Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Grades: 8-9
| 281 students
700 N 12th St
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR include Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Middle School and Charleston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, AR?
9 public schools are located in Franklin County, AR.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, AR?
Franklin County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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