For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,722 students in Harrison, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 129 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Harrison, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison, AR are Skyline Heights Elementary School, Harrison Middle School and Forest Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Grades: 1-4
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Grades: 5-8
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Grades: 1-4
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 N Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K
| 197 students
Harrison, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Grades: 7-9
| 591 students
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Grades: K-4
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison, AR include Skyline Heights Elementary School, Harrison Middle School and Forest Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison, AR?
5 public schools are located in Harrison, AR.
What percentage of students in Harrison, AR go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Harrison, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison, AR?
Harrison, AR public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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