For the 2026 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bradley County (2026)
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 Drive Hermitage
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Lady Jack Drive
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6761
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6761
Gr: K-3 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Warren Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
931 North Myrtle
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2484
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-2484
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Hermitage High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 N. School Drive Hermitage
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Warren High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 North Myrtle
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6736
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6736
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Seacbec (Warren)
Vocational School
800 N Walnut St
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6920
Warren, AR 71671
(870) 226-6920
Gr: 9-12
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%
Warren High School District Conversion Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (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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