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Best Hempstead County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,271 students in Hempstead County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 251 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hempstead County, AR are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hempstead County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
633 Hwy 355 West
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
633 Hwy 355 West
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Blevins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lakeshore Drive
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Gr: PK-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Ninth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Hope High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
513 Henry Yerger
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Gr: 5-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Randy Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center
Vocational School
2500 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Hempstead County, AR include Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in Hempstead County?
11 public schools are located in Hempstead County.
What percentage of students in Hempstead County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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