For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 963 students in Harrisburg, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, AR are Harrisburg Elementary School, Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 S. Illinois
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2413
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2413
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pine Grove Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(501) 682-1144
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 8-11 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, AR include Harrisburg Elementary School, Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg and Harrisburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
3 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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