For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,322 students in Hempstead County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 251 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hempstead County, AR are Hope Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hempstead County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Blevins High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Grades: PK-4
| 983 students
Rank: #66.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry C Yerger St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Grades: 4-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Randy Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #88.
Hope High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #99.
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 9th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 224 students
Rank: #1010.
Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Grades: 5-6
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center
Vocational School
2500 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Hempstead County, AR include Hope Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in Hempstead County, AR?
11 public schools are located in Hempstead County, AR.
What percentage of students in Hempstead County, AR go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County, AR?
Hempstead County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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