For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,138 students in Montgomery County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR are Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett 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 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2268 Hwy Eight E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5702
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5702
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Bobby Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2661
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2661
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2771
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caddo Academy (Closed)
Charter School
2268 Hwy Eight E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5701
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR include Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Mount Ida High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Bobby Barrett Elementary School vs. Caddo Hills Elementary School, Caddo Hills Elementary School vs. Bobby Barrett Elementary School, Oden Schools vs. Caddo Hills Elementary School
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