For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 778 students in Lafayette County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, AR are Bradley High School, Bradley Elementary School and Lafayette County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 School St
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3316
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3316
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
527 Center St
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3477
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3477
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Alexander Ln
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Gr: 7-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 7th St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 950
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-2252
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-2252
Gr: PK-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
P.o. Box 950
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
P.o. Box 950
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4681
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4681
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 74%
701 Buchanan St.
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4871
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4871
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 59%
1209 Alexander Lane
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4464
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4464
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, AR include Bradley High School, Bradley Elementary School and Lafayette County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette County?
4 public schools are located in Lafayette County.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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