For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Grades: K-7
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Grades: 7-12
| 418 students
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).
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