For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,822 students in 71701, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 123 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 71701, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71701, AR are Harmony Grove Elementary School, Harmony Grove High School and Ivory Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71701 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71701, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71701, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Camden Fairview High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Cash Road
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 837-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Pope St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
735 Robin Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sau Tech Career Center
Vocational School
327 Stewart St Sw
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71701, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 71701, AR include Harmony Grove Elementary School, Harmony Grove High School and Ivory Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 71701?
8 public schools are located in 71701.
What percentage of students in 71701 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 71701 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71701?
71701 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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