For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,878 students in Howard County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Howard County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, AR are Nashville Elementary School, Umpire K-12 School and Nashville Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Howard County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Immanuel St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3262
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3262
Grades: 4-6
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Umpire K-12 School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
142 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3510
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3510
Grades: K-3
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Joann Walters Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-2015
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-2015
Grades: K-6
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Dierks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Nashville Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Grades: 7-9
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Nashville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Grades: 10-12
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Mineral Springs Elem. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Browning St
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4746
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4746
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
Rank: #99.
Mineral Springs High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Browning St
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 90
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
2031 Main St
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
142 School Dr
Umpire, AR 71771
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71771
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
142 School Dr
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, AR include Nashville Elementary School, Umpire K-12 School and Nashville Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Howard County, AR?
9 public schools are located in Howard County, AR.
What percentage of students in Howard County, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Howard County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, AR?
Howard County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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