For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,785 students in Boone County, AR (there are , serving 150 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Boone County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, AR are Harrison Middle School, Skyline Heights Elementary School and Valley Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Gr: 5-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Gr: 1-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Gr: 5-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Bergman Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Valley Springs Elem. School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Gr: 1-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Valley Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Bergman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Harrison High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Omaha Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3372
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3372
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Alpena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg B
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Alpena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Omaha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6967 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Gr: 7-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Lead Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
4754 Hwy 125 South
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Gr: K-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
500 N Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Gr: K | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Boone County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4754 Hwy 1255
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Gr: K-4
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Gr: 7-9 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Gr: 5-8 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 1%
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Gr: K-4 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, AR include Harrison Middle School, Skyline Heights Elementary School and Valley Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
18 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boone County include: Bergman Middle School vs. Omaha Elementary School, Forest Heights Elementary School vs. Valley Springs Elem. School, Bergman High School vs. Harrison High School
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