For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,213 students in 71701, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 71701, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 71701, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 71701 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71701, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 42% (majority Black).
Best 71701, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Gr: 7-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ivory Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Gr: 2-3 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr.
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Camden Fairview High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Cash Rd
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Pope Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: PK | 109 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 9-12
71701, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71701, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 71701, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove High School and Ivory Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 71701?
9 public schools are located in 71701.
What percentage of students in 71701 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 71701 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71701?
71701 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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