For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 22,509 students in Saline County, AR (there are 6 private schools, serving 895 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Saline County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, AR are Springhill Elementary School, Bethel Middle School and Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2716 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5675
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5675
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5415 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Gr: 6-7 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Salem Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0263
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0263
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Nw Fourth St
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Gr: K-3 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Collegeville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4818 Hwy 5 N
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5670
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5670
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Harmony Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Gr: 4-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Perrin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Gr: 5-7 | 1,380 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 W Sevier St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Gr: K-4 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Bryant Pkwy
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 653-5128
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 653-5128
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Hill Farm Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 653-5950
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 653-5950
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Gr: 8-9 | 991 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Woodland Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Gr: 6-7 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Bauxite Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6725 Benton St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5491
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Robert L. Davis Elem. School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12001 County Line Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 455-5672
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 455-5672
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Bryant Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Gr: 8-9 | 1,553 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Gr: 7-9 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Pine Haven Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5361
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5361
Gr: K-5 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Benton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Gr: 10-12 | 1,298 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
East End Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24554 Hwy 167
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Bauxite High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5303
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5303
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2424.
Miner Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Bryant High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sullivan Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Gr: 10-12 | 2,290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2626.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Gr: 10-12 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2727.
Angie Grant Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Gr: K-4 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11100 Chicot Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Mabelvale Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 Mabelvale Cut Off Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-5400
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-5400
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Mabelvale Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 Mabelvale W Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Little Rock Southwest High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9715 Mabelvale Pike
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Gr: 8-12 | 2,163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
13000 I-30
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 507-0791
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 507-0791
Gr: K-4 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua-ptc Technical Center
Vocational School
16936 Interstate 30 North
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Gr: 9-12
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saline County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, AR include Springhill Elementary School, Bethel Middle School and Salem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saline County?
33 public schools are located in Saline County.
What percentage of students in Saline County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Saline County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saline County include: Bryant High School vs. Benton High School, Benton High School vs. Bryant High School, Bethel Middle School vs. Bryant Middle School
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