For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,617 students in Heber Springs, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 47 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Heber Springs, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Heber Springs, AR are Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs High School and Heber Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heber Springs, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Heber Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Heber Springs, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 W Main St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Heber Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Heber Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Heber Springs, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Heber Springs, AR include Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs High School and Heber Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Heber Springs?
3 public schools are located in Heber Springs.
What percentage of students in Heber Springs go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Heber Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Heber Springs?
Heber Springs public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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