For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,992 students in Hempstead County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead County, AR are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hempstead County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Grades: PK-4
| 930 students
Rank: #44.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry C Yerger St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #55.
Randy Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Grades: 5-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hempstead County, AR include Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hempstead County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hempstead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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