For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,743 students in Izard County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Izard County, AR are Melbourne Elementary School, Melbourne High School and Calico Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Izard County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Izard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Izard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 School Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Calico Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 College St
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Gr: K-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Izard Co. Cons. Elem. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 56 W And Co Rd 25
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 322-7229
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 322-7229
Gr: K-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Izard County Cons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5068 N Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-3142
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-3142
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Izard Co. Cons. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5068 N Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozarka College Technical Center
Vocational School
218 College Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Gr: 9-12
Izard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Bluebird Lane
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5194
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5194
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1 Bluebird Lane
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5481
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5481
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Izard County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Izard County, AR include Melbourne Elementary School, Melbourne High School and Calico Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Izard County?
8 public schools are located in Izard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Izard County?
Izard County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Izard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Izard County include: Izard County Cons Middle School vs. Izard Co. Cons. High School, Melbourne High School vs. Melbourne Elementary School, Izard Co. Cons. High School vs. Izard County Cons Middle School
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