For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,558 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 Elem. 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Heber Springs, AR (2025-26)
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
602 Case 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: 11%
Rank: #22.
Heber Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Heber Springs Elem. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 Elem. 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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