For the 2023-24 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 14,963 students in Garland County, AR (there are 7 private schools, serving 431 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Garland County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Garland County, AR are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Lakeside Intermediate School and Jessieville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Garland County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Intermediate School
Math: 65% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Grades: 2-4
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Jessieville Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
Math: 48% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Grades: 4-5
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Grades: 2-3
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Grades: 8-9
| 678 students
Rank: #77.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeside Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 S Lakeshore Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Grades: 5-6
| 544 students
Rank: #99.
Jessieville Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1010.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Grades: PK-4
| 515 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeside High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #1212.
Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1883
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1883
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Hamilton Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Grades: 6-7
| 720 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Hamilton High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Grades: 10-12
| 951 students
Rank: #1515.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Jessieville High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain Pine Elem. School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
690 Blakely Dam Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-2421
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-2421
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1818.
Mountain Pine High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Blakely Dam Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1919.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 820 students
Rank: #2020.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #2121.
Cutter-morning Star High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #2222.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 733 students
Rank: #2323.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #2424.
Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
136 Oakbrook
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Grades: PK-1
| 669 students
Rank: n/an/a
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
2841 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Grades: PK-1
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
National Park Technology Center
Vocational School
101 College Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Garland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Hot Springs Intermediate School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Grades: 6
| 239 students
Summit School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Garland County, AR include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Lakeside Intermediate School and Jessieville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garland County, AR?
28 public schools are located in Garland County, AR.
What percentage of students in Garland County, AR go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Garland County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County, AR?
Garland County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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