For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,005 students in Harrisburg, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg, Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Grades: 7-12
| 498 students
Harrisburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg, Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg, AR?
3 public schools are located in Harrisburg, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg, AR?
Harrisburg, AR public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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