For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,557 students in Arkansas County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arkansas County, AR are Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt Elementary School and Meekins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arkansas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arkansas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 W 16th St
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1718 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Meekins Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3565
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3565
Grades: 5-6
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 S Park Ave
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3563
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3563
Grades: K-4
| 584 students
Arkansas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Grades: 5-6
| 284 students
316 S Sixth St
Gillett, AR 72055
(870) 548-2466
Gillett, AR 72055
(870) 548-2466
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
507 Champion
Gillett, AR 72055
(870) 548-2316
Gillett, AR 72055
(870) 548-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
2501 S Main
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Grades: 4-5
| 256 students
301 N Jackson Street
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arkansas County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arkansas County, AR include Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt Elementary School and Meekins Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arkansas County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Arkansas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas County?
Arkansas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Arkansas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arkansas County include: Park Avenue Elementary School vs. Dewitt Elementary School, Dewitt Elementary School vs. Park Avenue Elementary School, Dewitt Middle School vs. Dewitt Elementary School
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