For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 408 students in Clarendon, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Clarendon, AR are Clarendon Elementary School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarendon, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Clarendon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarendon, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Eason Ln
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Clarendon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Seventh St
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarendon, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Clarendon, AR include Clarendon Elementary School and Clarendon High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarendon?
2 public schools are located in Clarendon.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon?
Clarendon public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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