Best Public Schools in Charleston, AR (2025-26)

Best Charleston Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 880 students in Charleston, AR.

The top ranked public schools in Charleston, AR are Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Charleston, AR public schools have an score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Charleston, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Charleston Elementary School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
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Top 20%

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11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460

Gr: K-7 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Charleston High School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
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Top 30%

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3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150

Gr: 7-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Charleston, AR?

The top ranked public schools in Charleston, AR include Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School.

How many public schools are located in Charleston?

2 public schools are located in Charleston.

What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?

Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).