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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hot Spring County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,008 students in Hot Spring County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hot Spring County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Spring County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hot Spring County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11636 Hwy. 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-3616
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ouachita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 Schoohouse Road
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3315 Finch Rd
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4543
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11292 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4541
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Glen Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14334 Hwy. 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Ouachita High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
258 Schoolhouse Road
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
472 Magnet School Road
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Glen Rose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14334 Hwy. 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Gr: PK-4 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
339 E Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Malvern High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Three Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Hot Spring County, AR include Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hot Spring County?
15 public schools are located in Hot Spring County.
What percentage of students in Hot Spring County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hot Spring County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hot Spring County are often viewed compared to one another?

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