For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,353 students in Franklin County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 42 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR are Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County 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 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 W College
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: 6-7
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Grades: 7-12
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
County Line Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: PK-3
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Ozark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Grades: 8-12
| 700 students
Rank: #77.
County Line High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Grades: 4-5
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant View Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: 5-8
| 122 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Grades: 10-12
| 399 students
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
5750 Hornet Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Grades: 8-9
| 281 students
700 N 12th St
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR include Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School and Charleston High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
9 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Charleston Elementary School vs. County Line Elementary School, County Line High School vs. Ozark High School, County Line High School vs. Charleston High School
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