For the 2026-27 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette County (2026-27)
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 Street
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 626-3307
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 626-3307
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 School Street
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 626-3308
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 626-3308
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Alexander Lane
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 W. Seventh St.
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Layfayette County Road 16
Lewisville, AR 71845
(501) 682-1144
Lewisville, AR 71845
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 43% (majority Black).
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