For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 880 students in Charleston, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, AR are Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charleston, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Gr: K-7 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Gr: 7-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Charleston, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, AR include Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School.
How many public schools are located in Charleston?
2 public schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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