For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 805 students in Corning, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Corning, AR are Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Corning High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Corning have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Corning, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Wynn Park Drive
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Corning Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Bobcat Lane
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Gr: 5-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Corning High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bobcat Lane
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3041
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Corning, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 479
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Gr: 3-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Corning, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Corning, AR include Park Elementary School, Corning Middle School and Corning High School.
How many public schools are located in Corning?
3 public schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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