For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 506 students in Calhoun County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AR are Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
485 E Main St
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-2304
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-2304
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 E Main St
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-2742
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-2742
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AR include Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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