Best Public Schools in Charleston, AR (2025-26)

Best Charleston Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 880 students in Charleston, AR.

The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, AR are Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Charleston, AR public schools have an score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Charleston, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Charleston Elementary School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
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Top 20%

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11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460

Gr: K-7 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Charleston High School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
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Top 30%

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3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150

Gr: 7-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Charleston, AR?

The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, AR include Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School.

How many public schools are located in Charleston?

2 public schools are located in Charleston.

What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?

Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).