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Harmony Grove High School

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Harmony Grove High School ranks 78 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 73% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Harmony Grove High School in Camden, AR, is a mid-sized public school serving 402 students in grades 7-12, and it stands out as a clear academic leader in its area, consistently outperforming nearby schools like Camden Fairview High School, Bearden High School, and Hampton High School.

Harmony Grove has shown a strong upward trajectory, earning a 5-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide. Its test scores are significantly higher than local peers: for example, 48.8% of students are proficient in math, compared to just 36.1% at Bearden and 28.4% at Hampton. The school also achieves these results with the lowest per-student spending ($12,029) among nearby schools, while Camden Fairview School District spends $14,831 per student but earns a 0-star rating. This efficiency suggests the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) manages resources effectively. However, the school faces an internal challenge: 8th-grade students score notably lower than other grades in English, reading, and science, indicating a potential transition issue that could be improved. Additionally, the graduation rate dropped to 85.7% in 2024-2025, below the state average of 90.1%, which is a red flag worth monitoring.

Compared to Smackover High School, which has a volatile ranking, Harmony Grove’s performance has been more stable and higher over the past four years. The school also serves a student body with a lower rate of economic disadvantage (38.56% free/reduced lunch) than its neighbors, such as Camden Fairview (99.54%) and Bearden (98.68%). While this socioeconomic factor correlates with academic outcomes, Harmony Grove’s consistent high performance and efficient spending make it a compelling choice for families seeking strong academics in the Camden area.

402

Students ?

4.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,029

Per pupil spending ?

38.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701

(870) 574-0867

District: Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)

Feeder schools for Harmony Grove High School:

Elementary:

Harmony Grove Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

African American:

15.4%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 92nd percentile in 2024 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (73rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 92nd-percentile peak (2024) to 73rd (2026)

!Science scores 10 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

187^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 31 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to bottom 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

78^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 251Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	187 of 327	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.0	161 of 324	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	151 of 335	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.1	63 of 330	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	84.3	30 of 318	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	64.8	110 of 330	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	126 of 319	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	154 of 318	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.0	108 of 315	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.1	81 of 312	74.0%	★★★★☆
2015	54.6	112 of 275	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	43.7	184 of 280	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.0	213 of 278	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.4	203 of 265	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	59.8	116 of 264	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.2	74 of 254	70.9%	★★★★☆
2009	78.8	29 of 240	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	56.2	110 of 223	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.4	128 of 225	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	68.5	56 of 206	72.8%	★★★★☆
2005	58.7	88 of 208	57.7%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	78 of 293	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	61.6	85 of 291	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	25 of 305	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	81.3	36 of 295	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	86 of 282	69.5%	★★★★☆
2021	54.6	121 of 290	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	108 of 282	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.8	112 of 263	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.0	141 of 264	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.1	138 of 269	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.3	69 of 267	74.2%	★★★★☆
2014	60.6	83 of 268	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.0	38 of 271	86.0%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	25 of 266	90.6%	★★★★★
2011	74.4	25 of 266	90.6%	★★★★★
2010	62.1	68 of 262	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	65.0	53 of 261	79.7%	★★★★☆
2008	51.5	102 of 256	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.2	52 of 258	79.8%	★★★★☆
2006	62.1	49 of 232	78.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

Biology42%~ state avg

Reading38%~ state avg

English Language Arts37%~ state avg

Algebra34%~ state avg

Science34%-10 vs state

Geometry27%~ state avg

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by a student
Thursday, December 6, 2012

I have been going to this school since pre-k and my parents love the school and teachers. the food is Delicious. The school is very well controlled. If you were to move in this area i would highly recommend this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony Grove High School	Public	7-12	401 Ouachita Road 88	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)	No	No	No	No	(870) 574-0867	402	83	4.8	38.6%	316 (78.6%)	62 (15.4%)	13 (3.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	66	78^th of 293 public high schools	73.4%		61.6	85^th of 291 public high schools	70.8%	7	37.0	25.0	41.4	48.2	37.3	42.5	20.6	46.6	44.8	38.1	53.4	43.3	48.8	23.9	34.5	54.6	20.8	26.6	37.0	30.9	34.0	45.5	40.9	41.8	$12,029	$358	$11,671
Sau Technical Career Center	Public	9-12	327 Stewart St SW	Camden	71701	Calhoun County	Sau-Technical Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 836-9367	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Camden Fairview High School	Public	9-12	1750 Cash Road	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 837-1300	652	71	9.2	99.5%	170 (26.1%)	430 (66.0%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	7.3	280^th of 293 public high schools	4.4%		12.1	275^th of 291 public high schools	5.5%	5			13.3	15.6	14.4			14.7	17.8	16.3				1.0	1.0	14.8	0.0	3.6				29.6	4.9	11.0	$14,831	$1,078	$13,753
Bearden High School	Public	7-12	635 N Plum	Bearden	71720	Ouachita County	Bearden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 423-2733	227	47	4.8	98.7%	118 (52.0%)	81 (35.7%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	26.4	235^th of 293 public high schools	19.8%		32.4	217^th of 291 public high schools	25.4%	18	20.0	18.0	26.3	27.7	23.1	20.0	25.6	26.3	30.6	26.0	36.0	36.1	36.1	13.2	17.0		0.0	0.0	16.0	23.1	20.4		30.5	32.4	$14,138	$896	$13,242
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	419 East Main St.	Hampton	71744	Calhoun County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 798-6133	223	26	9.9	73.1%	148 (66.4%)	59 (26.5%)	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	18.7	257^th of 293 public high schools	12.3%		23.5	242^nd of 291 public high schools	16.8%	15	18.8	16.7	24.3	16.7	19.1	25.0	16.6	27.3	16.7	22.0	39.6	7.7	28.4	16.0	17.2		0.0	6.1	31.3	13.3	24.3		24.1	24.1	$14,589	$793	$13,796
Smackover High School	Public	9-12	1 Buckaroo Lane	Norphlet	71762	Union County	Smackover Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3101	347	66	5.2	43.8%	254 (73.2%)	68 (19.6%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	61.3	97^th of 293 public high schools	66.9%		34.5	206^th of 291 public high schools	29.2%	109			42.0	39.6	40.7			38.3	43.8	41.3				35.9	35.9		9.5	10.6					39.8	40.0	$14,821	$1,049	$13,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Grove High School

What district is Harmony Grove High School in?

Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)

How many students attend Harmony Grove High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 402 students attended Harmony Grove High School.

What schools feed into Harmony Grove High School?

Harmony Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harmony Grove Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Grove High School?

Students at Harmony Grove High School are 79% White, 15% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Harmony Grove High School a good school?

Harmony Grove High School ranks 78^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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