Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)

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

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 10%)
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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 827 students in Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
827 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita), which is ranked within the top 10% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#25 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.3%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
16%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
79%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,111 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,224 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$12 MM
$7,337 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,250
$14,739

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,111
$14,969

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) manages 2 public schools serving 827 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) is ranked #23 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
79% of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)?
Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,111 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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