Top 10 Best Johnson County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,553 students in Johnson County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, AR are Lamar Elementary School, Kraus Middle School and Lamar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Johnson County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Kraus Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Grades: 6-7
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Junior High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Grades: 8-9
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Pyron Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Grades: 2-5
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
Lamar High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Oark Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #88.
Oark High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Rank: #99.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
193 School St
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
Clarksville High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1703 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Grades: 10-12
| 588 students
Rank: #1111.
Westside High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 164 N
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
2023 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Grades: K-1
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, AR are Lamar Elementary School, Kraus Middle School and Lamar Middle School.
How many public schools are location in Johnson County, AR?
12 public schools are location in Johnson County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County, AR?
Johnson County, AR minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
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