The districts
Clarksville School District
Six schools: Primary (K to 1), Elementary (2 to 3), Intermediate (4 to 5), Middle (6 to 7), Junior High (8 to 9) and High School (10 to 12). 2,382 students in 2025-26.
1701 W Clark Road, Clarksville · (479) 705-3200 · csdar.org
Lamar School District
Three schools: Elementary (K to 4), Middle (5 to 8) and High School (9 to 12). 1,138 students in 2025-26. Serves Lamar and Knoxville.
301 Elberta St, Lamar · (479) 885-3907 · lamarwarriors.org
Westside School District
Two schools: Elementary (K to 5) and High School (6 to 12). 541 students in 2025-26. Serves Hartman and Coal Hill.
1535 Rabbit Hill Road, Hartman · (479) 497-1991 · westsiderebels.net
Oark (Jasper School District)
Oark Elementary (K to 6) and Oark High School (7 to 12) share a campus at 370 Highway 215, Oark. They belong to the Jasper School District, whose office is in Newton County.
Oark campus: (479) 292-3353
Small parts of the county fall in districts based next door: Ozark, Dover and Deer/Mt. Judea.
Schools, grade spans and enrollment: Arkansas Department of Education, My School Info, 2025-26 school year.
Which district is this house in?
The mailing address won't tell you. Part of Clarksville's city limits is in the Lamar district, and homes out in the county can fall either way.
Call the district office with the exact address before you make an offer. I'll help you do that.
Comparing schools
The state publishes a report card for every public school at myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov. Search for the school and open its report card.
I don't rank schools or steer buyers toward one. That's your call, and the state's numbers are the place to start.
School choice
Arkansas lets families apply to attend a district they don't live in, under the Public School Choice Act. Applications are taken January 1 through June 1.
The state's Education Freedom Account program has been open to any K-12 student in Arkansas since the 2025-26 school year.
Rules change, so confirm with the district or the Arkansas Department of Education. I'm a Realtor, not a school official.
College in town
The University of the Ozarks is in Clarksville. It traces its start to 1834 at Cane Hill, moved to Clarksville in 1891, and enrolled 796 students in fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What school districts are in Johnson County, Arkansas?
Three districts are based in the county: Clarksville, Lamar (Lamar and Knoxville) and Westside (Hartman and Coal Hill). The Oark campus is part of the Jasper School District, and small parts of the county fall in the Ozark, Dover and Deer/Mt. Judea districts.
What schools are in the Clarksville School District?
Six: Clarksville Primary (K to 1), Elementary (2 to 3), Intermediate (4 to 5), Middle (6 to 7), Junior High (8 to 9) and High School (10 to 12). The district enrolled 2,382 students in 2025-26, per the Arkansas Department of Education.
How do I find out which school district a house is in?
Call the district office with the exact address. The mailing address won't tell you: part of Clarksville's city limits is in the Lamar district, and county addresses can fall either way. I'll help you check before you make an offer.
Where can I see school report cards in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Education publishes a report card for every public school at myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov. Search for the school and open its report card.
Is there a university in Clarksville, Arkansas?
Yes. The University of the Ozarks is in Clarksville. It traces its start to 1834, moved to Clarksville in 1891, and enrolled 796 students in fall 2025.
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