For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,487 students in Johnson County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, AR are Lamar Middle School, Clarksville Junior High School and Clarksville Elementary 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 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Grades: 8-9
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Grades: 2-3
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Grades: 6-7
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1703 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Grades: 10-12
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Lamar High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Oark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | 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: K-6
| 105 students
Rank: #99.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
193 School St
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1010.
Oark High School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
| 70 students
Rank: #1111.
Westside High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 164 N
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3218
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3218
Grades: 4-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
2023 Clark Rd
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Grades: K-1
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, AR include Lamar Middle School, Clarksville Junior High School and Clarksville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County?
13 public schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnson County include: Lamar High School vs. Clarksville High School, Clarksville High School vs. Lamar High School, Clarksville Junior High School vs. Westside High School
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