For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,735 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest Elementary School, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School and Hoxie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 School St
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4256
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4256
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Imboden Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W 3rd St
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lawrence County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Gr: 6-7 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Gr: 10-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: 5-7 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest Elementary School, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School and Hoxie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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