For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,031 students in Camden, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Camden, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Camden, AR are Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove High School and Ivory Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Camden, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Grades: 7-12
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Ivory Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Grades: 2-3
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Camden Fairview High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Cash Rd
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #66.
Camden Fairview Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
255 Pope St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Grades: 4-5
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Grades: PK-1
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sau Tech Career Center
Vocational School
327 Stewart St Sw
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Camden, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Camden, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Camden, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove High School and Ivory Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Camden, AR?
8 public schools are located in Camden, AR.
What percentage of students in Camden, AR go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Camden, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Camden, AR?
Camden, AR public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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