Top Johnson County Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 12 public schools in Johnson County, AR, serving 4,825 students. Johnson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
- Johnson County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
- 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.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Johnson County Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lamar Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 30%301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Grades: PK-3 | 460 students
- Kraus Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 40%
Rank: Top 50%1901 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Grades: 5-6 | 382 students
- Lamar Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 40%
Rank: Bottom 50%301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Grades: 4-7 | 446 students
- Pyron Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Bottom 50%1903 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Grades: 2-4 | 636 students
- Clarksville High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%1703 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Grades: 10-12 | 582 students
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- Lamar High School Math: 34% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Bottom 50%301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Grades: 8-12 | 489 students
- Clarksville Junior High School Math: 37% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Bottom 50%1801 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Grades: 7-9 | 617 students
- Westside Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%193 School St
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Grades: PK-6 | 387 students
- Oark Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337
Grades: K-6 | 79 students
- Oark High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Grades: 7-12 | 83 students
- Westside High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%400 Hwy 164 N
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Grades: 7-12 | 298 students
- Clarksville Primary School2023 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Grades: K-1 | 366 students
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