For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,156 students in Cleburne County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cleburne County, AR are Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs Elem. School and Quitman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cleburne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Heber Springs Elem. School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3757
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3757
Grades: K-6
| 191 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Cleburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
P.o. Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cleburne County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cleburne County, AR include Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs Elem. School and Quitman Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cleburne County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cleburne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cleburne County include: West Side Elementary School vs. Heber Springs Elem. School, Heber Springs Elem. School vs. West Side Elementary School
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