For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,345 students in Ouachita County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove High School, Bearden High School and Camden Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Ouachita County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Ouachita County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camden Fairview High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ouachita County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
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
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 high schools in Ouachita County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ouachita County, AR include Harmony Grove High School, Bearden High School and Camden Fairview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ouachita County?
4 public high schools are located in Ouachita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ouachita County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ouachita County include: Camden Fairview High School vs. Harmony Grove High School, Harmony Grove High School vs. Camden Fairview High School
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