For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,077 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Sloan-hendrix Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 S. Main Street
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 376-5416
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 376-5416
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 S. Main Street
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sloan-hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Greyhound Cir.
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Sw Hartigan
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Gr: 7-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Sloan-hendrix High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Greyhound Cir.
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Sw Hartigan
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Imboden Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W. Third St
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Sloan-hendrix Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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