For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,855 students in Sharp County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Sharp County, AR are Cherokee Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharp County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sharp County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sharp County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 175 Spur
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Cave City Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Highland High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Sharp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 600
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 7-12
| 479 students
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Grades: 5-6
| 210 students
200 School Drive
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3391
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3391
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
200 School D
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3590
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3590
Grades: K-4
| 83 students
423 College Ave
Williford, AR 72482
(870) 966-4330
Williford, AR 72482
(870) 966-4330
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
423 College Ave
Williford, AR 72482
(870) 966-4330
Williford, AR 72482
(870) 966-4330
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sharp County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Sharp County, AR include Cherokee Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in Sharp County, AR?
6 public schools are located in Sharp County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Sharp County, AR?
Sharp County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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