The most improved public schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Service, Mayflower Elementary School and Joe T.
Robinson Middle School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 336
796
Avg. Improved Rank: 455
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Arkansas (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +796
(from 992 to 196)
(from 992 to 196)
Grades: 5-8
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Rank: #22.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +597
(from 818 to 221)
(from 818 to 221)
Grades: PK-4
4 Grove St
Mayflower, AR 72106
(501) 470-0387
Mayflower, AR 72106
(501) 470-0387
Rank: #33.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +580
(from 735 to 155)
(from 735 to 155)
Grades: 6-8
21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Rank: #44.
Cross County Ele Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +568
(from 707 to 139)
(from 707 to 139)
Grades: K-6
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #55.
Nemo Vista High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +549
(from 781 to 232)
(from 781 to 232)
Grades: 9-12
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Rank: #66.
Des Arc High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +545
(from 707 to 162)
(from 707 to 162)
Grades: 7-12
600 Main St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harmony Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +525
(from 677 to 152)
(from 677 to 152)
Grades: 4-6
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +525
(from 691 to 166)
(from 691 to 166)
Grades: PK-5
307 Verona Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Rank: #99.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +509
(from 630 to 121)
(from 630 to 121)
Grades: K-3
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Rank: #1010.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +507
(from 718 to 211)
(from 718 to 211)
Grades: 4-6
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Rank: #1111.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +501
(from 802 to 301)
(from 802 to 301)
Grades: 6-8
1209 W 16th St
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Rank: #1212.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +494
(from 539 to 45)
(from 539 to 45)
Grades: PK-6
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rena Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +484
(from 602 to 118)
(from 602 to 118)
Grades: K-5
720 Rena Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +484
(from 1,022 to 538)
(from 1,022 to 538)
Grades: 7-12
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #1515.
Clinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +457
(from 818 to 361)
(from 818 to 361)
Grades: 9-12
489 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035
Rank: #1616.
Eureka Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +456
(from 635 to 179)
(from 635 to 179)
Grades: 9-12
44 Kings Hwy Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Rank: #1717.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +439
(from 630 to 191)
(from 630 to 191)
Grades: 8-12
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Rank: #1818.
Maumelle Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +430
(from 456 to 26)
(from 456 to 26)
Grades: K-3
900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Rank: #1919.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +427
(from 566 to 139)
(from 566 to 139)
Grades: K-6
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Poyen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +425
(from 793 to 368)
(from 793 to 368)
Grades: 7-12
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +425
(from 843 to 418)
(from 843 to 418)
Grades: 8-12
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Rank: #2222.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +423
(from 691 to 268)
(from 691 to 268)
Grades: K-6
605 Thrid Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Rank: #2323.
Cedarville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +418
(from 750 to 332)
(from 750 to 332)
Grades: 5-8
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Rank: #2424.
Eureka Springs Elem. School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +406
(from 465 to 59)
(from 465 to 59)
Grades: K-4
156 Greenwood Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Rank: #2525.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +394
(from 751 to 357)
(from 751 to 357)
Grades: K-5
409 Oak St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Rank: #2626.
Conway Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +385
(from 602 to 217)
(from 602 to 217)
Grades: 8-9
1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +370
(from 566 to 196)
(from 566 to 196)
Grades: PK-5
2601 South Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +370
(from 763 to 393)
(from 763 to 393)
Grades: 7-12
146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Rank: #2929.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +365
(from 475 to 110)
(from 475 to 110)
Grades: 5-8
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Rank: #3030.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +360
(from 783 to 423)
(from 783 to 423)
Grades: K-4
1319 N Main St
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Rank: #3131.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +348
(from 763 to 415)
(from 763 to 415)
Grades: PK-6
105 Westwood St
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Rank: #3232.
Wonderview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +347
(from 615 to 268)
(from 615 to 268)
Grades: K-6
2436 Hwy 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Rank: #3333.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +346
(from 456 to 110)
(from 456 to 110)
Grades: K-6
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Rank: #3434.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +345
(from 691 to 346)
(from 691 to 346)
Grades: K-4
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Rank: #3535.
Conway High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +336
(from 808 to 472)
(from 808 to 472)
Grades: 10-12
2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
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