For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,317 students in Cleburne County, AR (there are , serving 47 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cleburne County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AR are Heber Springs Middle School, Concord High School and Heber Springs Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Public Schools in Cleburne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Concord High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Grades: 7-12
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Heber Springs Elem. School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Quitman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Heber Springs High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3757
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3757
Grades: K-6
| 191 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
West Side High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #1010.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Cleburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
P.o. Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AR include Heber Springs Middle School, Concord High School and Heber Springs Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in Cleburne County?
10 public schools are located in Cleburne County.
What percentage of students in Cleburne County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cleburne County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne 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).
Which public schools in Cleburne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cleburne County include: West Side High School vs. Heber Springs High School, Quitman High School vs. Heber Springs High School, Heber Springs High School vs. West Side High School
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