| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Public Schools | Bismarck | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1,020 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ouachita School District | Donaldson | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 550 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Glen Rose School District | MALVERN | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 985 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Malvern Special School District | Malvern | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,831 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hot Spring County compares
Together they enroll 4,386 students across 12 schools. The largest is Malvern Special School District with 1,831 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Hot Spring County has 4 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hot Spring County is Bismarck Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hot Spring County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Hot Spring County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hot Spring County, AR?
Of the districts serving Hot Spring County, Bismarck Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.