For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 346 students in Augusta, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Augusta, AR are Augusta Elementary School and Augusta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Main St
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Smith Dr
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Augusta, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Augusta, AR include Augusta Elementary School and Augusta High School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta?
2 public schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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