For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,735 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest Elementary School, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School and Hoxie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 School St
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 528-3462
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4256
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4256
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Imboden Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 W 3rd St
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Lawrence County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Grades: 6-7
| 147 students
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: 10-12
| 105 students
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Grades: 5-7
| 175 students
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest Elementary School, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School and Hoxie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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