Ouachita County Schools & Education
Ouachita County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,967
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#28
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ouachita County
Measured School Summary
Ouachita County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.6%.
Funding Context
At $5,967 per pupil, Ouachita County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ouachita County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.6%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,967
$193 below the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ouachita County has 9 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ouachita County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Ouachita County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#28
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
Elementary to high school visible
2,222 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
888 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
476 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST. is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ouachita County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ouachita County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ouachita County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Comprehensive Schooling in Ouachita County
Ouachita County features a robust educational network of nine public schools serving 3,586 students. The county is organized into three school districts, offering a full range of elementary, middle, and high school facilities. This diverse infrastructure ensures that students have access to specialized environments at every age level.
Camden Fairview Drives Local Enrollment
Camden Fairview School District is the largest in the county, overseeing five schools and 2,222 students. Harmony Grove School District and Bearden School District serve 915 and 476 students respectively, providing varied options for local families. All nine schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools currently.
A Dynamic Town and Rural Mix
The county offers a balanced locale mix with five schools in town settings and four in rural areas. Schools are larger than in neighboring counties, with an average enrollment of 398 students. Camden Fairview High School is the largest campus with 704 students, while smaller schools like those in the Bearden district offer more intimate environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Ouachita County
Reported Enrollment
3,586
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Ouachita County
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
9 Public Schools in Ouachita County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMDEN FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST. | CAMDEN, 71701Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 704 |
| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST. | CAMDEN, 71701Town: Remote | KG–3 | Primary | 591 |
| CAMDEN FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST. | CAMDEN, 71701Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 519 |
| HARMONY GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | CAMDEN, 71701Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 465 |
| HARMONY GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT | CAMDEN, 71701Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 423 |
| IVORY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST. | CAMDEN, 71701Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 297 |
| BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT | BEARDEN, 71720Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 258 |
| BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT | BEARDEN, 71720Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 218 |
| CAMDEN FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST. | CAMDEN, 71701Town: Remote | PK | Other | 111 |
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
CAMDEN, 71701 / Town: Remote
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
CAMDEN, 71701 / Town: Remote
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
CAMDEN, 71701 / Town: Remote
HARMONY GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAMDEN, 71701 / Rural: Distant
HARMONY GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAMDEN, 71701 / Rural: Distant
IVORY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
CAMDEN, 71701 / Town: Remote
BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BEARDEN, 71720 / Rural: Remote
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DIST.
CAMDEN, 71701 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,967
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Ouachita County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ouachita County, Arkansas?
Ouachita County features a robust educational network of nine public schools serving 3,586 students. The county is organized into three school districts, offering a full range of elementary, middle, and high school facilities. This diverse infrastructure ensures that students have access to specialized environments at every age level.
What are the major school districts in Ouachita County, Arkansas?
Camden Fairview School District is the largest in the county, overseeing five schools and 2,222 students. Harmony Grove School District and Bearden School District serve 915 and 476 students respectively, providing varied options for local families. All nine schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools currently.
What is the school experience like in Ouachita County?
The county offers a balanced locale mix with five schools in town settings and four in rural areas. Schools are larger than in neighboring counties, with an average enrollment of 398 students. Camden Fairview High School is the largest campus with 704 students, while smaller schools like those in the Bearden district offer more intimate environments.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.