For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 951 students in Atkins, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Atkins, AR are Atkins Middle School, Atkins Elementary School and Atkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atkins, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Atkins have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Atkins, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Atkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Avenue Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atkins, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Atkins, AR include Atkins Middle School, Atkins Elementary School and Atkins High School.
How many public schools are located in Atkins?
3 public schools are located in Atkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Atkins?
Atkins public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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