For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,077 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Sloan-hendrix Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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爆料s in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 School St
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4256
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4256
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Sloan-hendrix High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Rank: #77.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4254
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #99.
Imboden Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 W 3rd St
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Lawrence County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Grades: 6-7
| 147 students
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: 10-12
| 105 students
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Grades: 5-7
| 175 students
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Sloan-hendrix Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence 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).
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