For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,283 students in Franklin County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 42 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR are Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School and Elgin B Milton Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 West Main
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 W. College
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 468-6111
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 468-6111
Gr: 6-7 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Charleston High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 West Main
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12092 W State Highway 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
County Line High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12092 W. State Highway 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Ozark Jr Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr.
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Gr: 8-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3464
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3464
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, AR include Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School and Elgin B Milton Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
9 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: County Line High School vs. Charleston High School, Charleston High School vs. County Line High School, Charleston High School vs. Ozark Jr Sr High School
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