For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,817 students in Mountain Home, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 210 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Mountain Home, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain Home, AR are Pinkston Middle School, Hackler Intermediate School and Mountain Home Career Academies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Home, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mountain Home have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mountain Home, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 South College
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Gr: 6-7 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hackler Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 Post Oak Road
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Gr: 3-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Gr: 8-12 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas State University-mountain Home Career Center
Vocational School
1600 South College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Charter School
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Post Oak Road
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Gr: PK-K | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
618 North College
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Gr: 1-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountain Home, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain Home, AR include Pinkston Middle School, Hackler Intermediate School and Mountain Home Career Academies.
How many public schools are located in Mountain Home?
7 public schools are located in Mountain Home.
What percentage of students in Mountain Home go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Mountain Home are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home?
Mountain Home public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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