For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 791 students in Lafayette County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 46 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 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
527 Center St
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3477
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3477
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Alexander Ln
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette County Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 950
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-2252
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-2252
Grades: PK-4
| 244 students
P.o. Box 950
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
P.o. Box 950
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4681
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4681
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
750 Lafayette Rd 16
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-5302
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-5302
Grades: 8-10
| n/a students
701 Buchanan St.
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4871
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4871
Grades: K-6
| 348 students
1209 Alexander Lane
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4464
Stamps, AR 71860
(870) 533-4464
Grades: 7-12
| 263 students
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, AR?
4 public schools are located in Lafayette County, AR.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County, AR go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, AR?
Lafayette County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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