For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,345 students in Ouachita County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove High School, Bearden High School and Camden Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in Ouachita County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Ouachita County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bearden High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ouachita County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Grades: 7-12
| 423 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
Rank: #33.
Camden Fairview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Cash Rd
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sau Tech Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
327 Stewart St Sw
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ouachita County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
P.o. Box 67
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
575 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Grades: 2-3
| 272 students
655 Arch St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
315 W Chert St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ouachita County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Ouachita County, AR include Harmony Grove High School, Bearden High School and Camden Fairview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ouachita County?
4 public high schools are located in Ouachita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ouachita County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ouachita County include: Harmony Grove High School vs. Camden Fairview High School, Camden Fairview High School vs. Harmony Grove High School
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