For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,854 students in Carroll County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 112 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, AR are Eureka Springs Elem. School, Eureka Springs High School and Green Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Springs Elem. School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
156 Greenwood Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Grades: K-4
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Kings Hwy Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Green Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 School Dr
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5205
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5205
Grades: PK-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Eureka Springs Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
142 Greenwood Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7716
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7716
Grades: 5-8
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Berryville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Ferguson St
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-4512
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-4512
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Berryville Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 W Freeman Ave
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-3313
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-3313
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Green Forest Intermed School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Tulip Court
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5129
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5129
Grades: 4-8
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Berryville High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Trimble Ave
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-3312
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #99.
Green Forest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Phillips Ave
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5203
Green Forest, AR 72638
(870) 438-5203
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
902 W Freeman Ave
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-3310
Berryville, AR 72616
(870) 423-3310
Grades: K-2
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carroll County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, AR include Eureka Springs Elem. School, Eureka Springs High School and Green Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
10 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: Green Forest High School vs. Berryville High School, Eureka Springs High School vs. Berryville High School, Berryville High School vs. Eureka Springs High School
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