For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,833 students in Hope, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 251 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hope, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hope, AR are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hope, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Hope have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hope, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
633 Hwy 355 West
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 Hwy 355 West
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Drive
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Gr: PK-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Ninth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Hope High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry Yerger
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Gr: 5-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center
Vocational School
2500 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hope, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Hope, AR include Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in Hope?
9 public schools are located in Hope.
What percentage of students in Hope go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hope are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hope?
Hope public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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