For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 506 students in Calhoun County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AR are Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
485 East Main St.
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-6106
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-6106
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hampton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 East Main St.
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-6133
Hampton, AR 71744
(870) 798-6133
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AR include Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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