For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,122 students in Ouachita County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove High School, Bearden High School and Camden Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ouachita County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ouachita County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ouachita County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ouachita County, AR include Harmony Grove High School, Bearden High School and Camden Fairview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ouachita County?
3 public middle schools are located in Ouachita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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