For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Mount Ida, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Ida, AR are 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.
Mount Ida, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mount Ida have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Ida, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Ida, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Ida, AR include Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Mount Ida High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Ida?
2 public schools are located in Mount Ida.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ida?
Mount Ida public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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