For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,591 students in Baxter County, AR.
The top-ranked public charter school in Baxter County, AR is Mountain Home Career Academies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter County, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Baxter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Baxter County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Gr: 8-12 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Charter School
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Baxter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Gr: 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Baxter County, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Baxter County, AR include Mountain Home Career Academies.
How many public charter schools are located in Baxter County?
2 public charter schools are located in Baxter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County?
Baxter County public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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