For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,769 students in Little River County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Little River County, AR are Oscar Hamilton Elementary School, Ashdown Elementary School and Ashdown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little River County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Little River County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Little River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 W 10 Ave
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214
Grades: K-6
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Ashdown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Ashdown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Foreman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Rocky Comfort Rd
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7212
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7212
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Little River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1321 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4426
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4426
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
410 Burke St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
P O Box 360
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Little River County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Little River County, AR include Oscar Hamilton Elementary School, Ashdown Elementary School and Ashdown High School.
How many public schools are located in Little River County?
5 public schools are located in Little River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Little River County?
Little River County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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