For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 253 students in Altus, AR.
The top-ranked public school in Altus, AR is Ozark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altus, AR public school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Altus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Altus, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 W College
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Gr: 6-7 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Altus, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Gr: 10-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Altus, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Altus, AR include Ozark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Altus?
1 public schools are located in Altus.
What is the racial composition of students in Altus?
Altus public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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