For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,184 students in Ashley County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ashley County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ashley County, AR are Allbritton Elementary School, Portland Elementary School and Noble Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashley County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ashley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allbritton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Allbritton Drive
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Bartlett St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Cub Dr
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 S Main St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Crossett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Camp Road
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Gr: PK-4 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Crossett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Coach Ed Johnson Drive
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Crossett High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Ninth Avenue
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashley County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashley County, AR include Allbritton Elementary School, Portland Elementary School and Noble Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashley County?
8 public schools are located in Ashley County.
What percentage of students in Ashley County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ashley County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashley County?
Ashley County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ashley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashley County include: Hamburg High School vs. Crossett High School, Crossett High School vs. Hamburg High School, Crossett Elementary School vs. Noble Elementary School
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