For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,746 students in Harrison, AR (there are , serving 128 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harrison, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison, AR are Harrison Middle School, Skyline Heights Elementary School and Forest Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Harrison, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Grades: 5-8
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Grades: 1-4
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Grades: 1-4
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 N Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K
| 193 students
Harrison, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Grades: 7-9
| 591 students
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Grades: K-4
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison, AR include Harrison Middle School, Skyline Heights Elementary School and Forest Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison?
5 public schools are located in Harrison.
What percentage of students in Harrison go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harrison are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison?
Harrison public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harrison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison include: Skyline Heights Elementary School vs. Forest Heights Elementary School, Forest Heights Elementary School vs. Skyline Heights Elementary School
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