For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 476 students in Bearden, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Bearden, AR are Bearden Elementary School and Bearden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bearden, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bearden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bearden, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bearden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Bearden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Bearden, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bearden, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Bearden, AR include Bearden Elementary School and Bearden High School.
How many public schools are located in Bearden?
2 public schools are located in Bearden.
What is the racial composition of students in Bearden?
Bearden public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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