For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,100 students in Hot Spring County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 46 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 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck High 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 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hot Spring County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ouachita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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: K-6
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 5-8
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Rose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Ouachita High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #88.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Magnet Cove High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Glen Rose High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1111.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1212.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
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
| 749 students
Rank: #1313.
Malvern High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 594 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
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
| 288 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 include Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck High 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 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County, AR?
Hot Spring County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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