For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,812 students in Arkadelphia, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Arkadelphia, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Arkadelphia, AR are Goza Middle School, Peake Elementary School and Arkadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkadelphia, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Arkadelphia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Arkadelphia, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Badger Lane
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Peake Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Caddo Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Arkadelphia High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 High School Rd
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Grades: K-2
| 408 students
Arkadelphia, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
233 N 11th St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arkadelphia, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Arkadelphia, AR include Goza Middle School, Peake Elementary School and Arkadelphia High School.
How many public schools are located in Arkadelphia?
4 public schools are located in Arkadelphia.
What percentage of students in Arkadelphia go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Arkadelphia are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arkadelphia?
Arkadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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