Top 5 Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,182 students in Montgomery County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR are Caddo Hills Elementary School, Mount Ida Elementary School and Mount Ida High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Ida Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Ida High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Caddo Hills High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Oden Schools
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Grades: K-6
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR are Caddo Hills Elementary School, Mount Ida Elementary School and Mount Ida High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County, AR?
5 public schools are located in Montgomery County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, AR?
Montgomery County, AR minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
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