For the 2026 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 Foreman 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 W 10 Ave
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214
Gr: K-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ashdown Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Ashdown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Little River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 360
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 Foreman 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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