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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)

The most improved public schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Mayflower Elementary School and Joe T.
Robinson Middle School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 336 796 Avg. Improved Rank: 455

Most Improved Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +796
(from 992 to 196)
Grades: 5-8
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Rank: #22.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +597
(from 818 to 221)
Grades: PK-4
7 Ashmore Drive
Mayflower, AR 72106
(501) 470-0387
Rank: #33.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +580
(from 735 to 155)
Grades: 6-8
21201 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Rank: #44.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +568
(from 707 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #55.
Nemo Vista High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +549
(from 781 to 232)
Grades: 9-12
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Rank: #66.
Des Arc High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +545
(from 707 to 162)
Grades: 7-12
600 Main Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harmony Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +525
(from 677 to 152)
Grades: 4-6
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +525
(from 691 to 166)
Grades: PK-5
307 Verona Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Rank: #99.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +509
(from 630 to 121)
Grades: PK-3
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Rank: #1010.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +507
(from 718 to 211)
Grades: 4-6
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Rank: #1111.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +501
(from 802 to 301)
Grades: 6-8
1209 W 16th
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Rank: #1212.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +494
(from 539 to 45)
Grades: PK-6
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rena Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +484
(from 602 to 118)
Grades: K-5
720 Rena Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +484
(from 1,022 to 538)
Grades: 7-12
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #1515.
Clinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +457
(from 818 to 361)
Grades: 9-12
489 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Rank: #1616.
Eureka Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +456
(from 635 to 179)
Grades: 9-12
2 Lake Lucerne Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Rank: #1717.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +439
(from 630 to 191)
Grades: 8-12
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Rank: #1818.
Maumelle Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +430
(from 456 to 26)
Grades: K-3
900 Edgewood Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 803-0066
Rank: #1919.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +427
(from 566 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
2268 Hwy Eight E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5702
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Poyen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +425
(from 793 to 368)
Grades: 7-12
14296 Hwy 270 W
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ozark Jr Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +425
(from 843 to 418)
Grades: 8-12
1631 Hillbilly Dr.
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Rank: #2222.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +423
(from 691 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
605 3rd Avenue
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Rank: #2323.
Cedarville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +418
(from 750 to 332)
Grades: 5-8
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Rank: #2424.
Eureka Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +406
(from 465 to 59)
Grades: PK-4
156 Greenwood Hollow Road
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Rank: #2525.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +394
(from 751 to 357)
Grades: PK-5
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Rank: #2626.
Conway Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +385
(from 602 to 217)
Grades: 8-9
1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +370
(from 566 to 196)
Grades: PK-5
2601 S Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +370
(from 763 to 393)
Grades: 7-12
146 S. Main Street
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Rank: #2929.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +365
(from 475 to 110)
Grades: 5-8
1921 Hwy 62-412
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Rank: #3030.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +360
(from 783 to 423)
Grades: PK-4
1319 N. Main St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Rank: #3131.
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +348
(from 763 to 415)
Grades: PK-6
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Rank: #3232.
Wonderview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +347
(from 615 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
2436 Highway 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Rank: #3333.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +346
(from 456 to 110)
Grades: PK-6
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Rank: #3434.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +345
(from 691 to 346)
Grades: PK-4
1500 N Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Rank: #3535.
Conway High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +336
(from 808 to 472)
Grades: 10-12
2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
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