Top 10 Best Hot Spring County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,190 students in Hot Spring County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hot Spring County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Ouachita Elementary School, Bismarck Middle School and Bismarck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Spring County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Hot Spring County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ouachita Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Bismarck Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Bismarck Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Bismarck High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Rose Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Rose Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #77.
Ouachita High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
258 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #88.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Magnet Cove High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Glen Rose High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #1111.
Malvern Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Grades: PK-4
| 751 students
Rank: #1212.
Malvern Junior High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1313.
Malvern High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Intermediate School
Math: 19% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Grades: 5-6
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Three Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hot Spring County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Grades: 3-4
| 340 students
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Grades: K
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Ouachita Elementary School, Bismarck Middle School and Bismarck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hot Spring County, AR?
15 public schools are located in Hot Spring County, AR.
What percentage of students in Hot Spring County, AR go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hot Spring County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County, AR?
Hot Spring County, AR minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
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