For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,184 students in Ashley County, AR (there are , serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ashley County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashley County, AR are Hamburg Middle School, Noble Elementary School and Allbritton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashley County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ashley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Cub Dr
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Lincoln
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Grades: K-2
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Allbritton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Bartlett
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Grades: 3-5
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 S Main St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Crossett Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Petersburg Rd
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Crossett Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Camp Rd
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Grades: PK-4
| 702 students
Rank: #88.
Crossett High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W 9th St
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Ashley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 East Lincoln St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Alpha Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
219 Main
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8192
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8192
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
203 West Sixth Avenue
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8971
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8971
Grades: 5-6
| 318 students
200 East Elm Street
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
200 East Elm Street
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Hastings Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
305 Oak Street
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-3183
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-3183
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
521 East Lincoln St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
211 School Road
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-5101
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-5101
Grades: PK-1
| 354 students
2764 Hwy 165 S
Wilmot, AR 71676
(870) 473-2214
Wilmot, AR 71676
(870) 473-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashley County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Ashley County, AR include Hamburg Middle School, Noble Elementary School and Allbritton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashley County?
8 public schools are located in Ashley County.
What percentage of students in Ashley County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ashley County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashley County?
Ashley County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ashley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashley County include: Crossett High School vs. Hamburg High School, Hamburg High School vs. Crossett High School, Portland Elementary School vs. Noble Elementary School
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