Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)

401 Ouachita Rd 88
Camden, AR 71701
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 943 students in Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
943 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita), which is ranked within the top 20% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#30 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
38%
51%
40%
45%
36%
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
15%
19%
% White
76%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,048 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,417 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,048
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,417
$13,043

Best Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Grades: 7-12
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Sparkman K-12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
325 West Main St
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Grades: K-12
| 109 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) manages 3 public schools serving 943 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) is ranked #30 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
76% of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,417 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 943 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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