For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,743 students in Izard County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Izard County, AR are Melbourne Elementary School, Melbourne High School and Calico Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Izard County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Izard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Izard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4365
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4365
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Calico Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 College Street
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Izard County Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5555 East Ar 56
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 322-7229
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 322-7229
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Izard County Cons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5068 North Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-3142
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-3142
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Izard County Consolidated High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5068 North Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozarka College Technical Center
Vocational School
218 College Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Izard County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Izard County, AR include Melbourne Elementary School, Melbourne High School and Calico Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Izard County?
8 public schools are located in Izard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Izard County?
Izard County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Izard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Izard County include: Melbourne High School vs. Melbourne Elementary School, Izard County Cons Middle School vs. Izard County Consolidated High School, Melbourne Elementary School vs. Melbourne High School
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