For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,848 students in Bradley County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bradley County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bradley County, AR are Hermitage Elementary School, Warren Elementary School and Warren Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bradley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bradley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 N Bradley
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-8500
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-8500
Gr: K-3 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Warren Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Scobey Dr
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2484
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2484
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Scobey Dr
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2351
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2351
Gr: 4-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Hermitage High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 N School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Warren High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 N Walnut
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6736
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6736
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Bradley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
312 North School Drive
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Seacbec (Warren) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
800 N Walnut St
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6920
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6920
Gr: 9-12
212 Scobey Dr
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2351
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2351
Gr: 4-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
803 N Walnut St
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6736
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6736
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bradley County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Bradley County, AR include Hermitage Elementary School, Warren Elementary School and Warren Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bradley County?
7 public schools are located in Bradley County.
What percentage of students in Bradley County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bradley County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County?
Bradley County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bradley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bradley County include: Hermitage Elementary School vs. Warren Elementary School, Warren Elementary School vs. Hermitage Elementary School
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