For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,387 students in Waldron, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Waldron, AR are Waldron Middle School, Adventure Online Academy and Waldron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldron, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Waldron have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waldron, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Waldron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
736 W Hwy 80
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waldron, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Waldron, AR include Waldron Middle School, Adventure Online Academy and Waldron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waldron?
4 public schools are located in Waldron.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldron?
Waldron public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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