Top 5 Best Baxter County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,678 students in Baxter County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baxter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Baxter County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 S College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Grades: 6-7
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Hackler Intermediate School
Math: 51% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
965 West Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Grades: 3-5
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
152 Lucille St
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Norfork Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7192
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
618 N College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Grades: 1-2
| 569 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Baxter County, AR

Baxter County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Main St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Grades: 4
| n/a students
2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Grades: 8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Baxter County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baxter County, AR include Pinkston Middle School, Hackler Intermediate School and Amanda Gist Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baxter County, AR?
5 public elementary schools are located in Baxter County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County, AR?
Baxter County, AR public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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