For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,158 students in Cleburne County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 47 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cleburne County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AR are Heber Springs Middle School, Quitman Middle School and Concord High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Cleburne County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Quitman Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Concord High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Heber Springs High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Heber Springs Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #66.
Quitman High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Side Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Side High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: #99.
Quitman Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Concord Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3757
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3757
Grades: K-6
| 222 students
Cleburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
P.o. Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AR include Heber Springs Middle School, Quitman Middle School and Concord High School.
How many public schools are located in Cleburne County, AR?
10 public schools are located in Cleburne County, AR.
What percentage of students in Cleburne County, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cleburne County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County, AR?
Cleburne County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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