For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,620 students in Heber Springs, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 47 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Heber Springs, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Heber Springs, AR are Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs Elem. School and Heber Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heber Springs, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Heber Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Heber Springs, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Heber Springs Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Heber Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Heber Springs, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Heber Springs, AR include Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs Elem. School and Heber Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Heber Springs?
3 public schools are located in Heber Springs.
What percentage of students in Heber Springs go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Heber Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Heber Springs?
Heber Springs public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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