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Best Sharp County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,679 students in Sharp County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Sharp County, AR are Highland Middle School, Cherokee Elementary School and Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharp County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sharp County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Sharp County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1921 Hwy 62-412
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
169 Rebel Dr
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Gr: PK-4 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Cave City Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5393
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Highland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Rebel Circle
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sharp County, AR?
How many public schools are located in Sharp County?
6 public schools are located in Sharp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sharp County?
Sharp County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sharp County are often viewed compared to one another?

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