For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 14,351 students in Garland County, AR (there are , serving 416 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Garland County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Garland County, AR are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Lakeside Junior High School and Lakeside Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Garland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Gr: 7-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2855 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Gr: 2-4 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Jessieville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 S Lakeshore Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Gr: 5-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Gr: 4-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Gr: 8-9 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Lake Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Gr: 2-3 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Jessieville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Gr: 6-7 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Jessieville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Cutter-morning Star Elem. School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1883
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1883
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Hamilton High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Gr: 10-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mountain Pine Elem. School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 Blakely Dam Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-2421
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-2421
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Blakely Dam Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2222.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
136 Oakbrook
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Gr: PK-1 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
2841 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Gr: K-1 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
National Park Technology Center
Vocational School
101 College Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Gr: 9-12
Garland County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Gr: 6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Garland County, AR include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Lakeside Junior High School and Lakeside Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Garland County?
28 public schools are located in Garland County.
What percentage of students in Garland County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Garland County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County?
Garland County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garland County include: Lake Hamilton High School vs. Lakeside High School, Lakeside High School vs. Lake Hamilton High School, Fountain Lake Charter High School vs. Jessieville High School
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