There are 18 schools in the USA with the word ozark in the name.
The word "Ozark" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its strong regional identity and historical significance, particularly in the central United States. The Ozark Mountains, often referred to simply as "the Ozarks," are a major highland region spanning parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Communities in and around this region often incorporate the name "Ozark" to reflect their local pride and connection to the area's unique natural features, history, and culture. Additionally, using the name "Ozark" in school names helps foster a sense of community and belonging among students and residents by honoring the area's heritage and geographic identity. This naming practice also serves as a way of distinguishing local institutions and strengthening ties to the region's collective legacy.
Arkansas (7)
Ozark Middle School in Altus, AROzark Adventist Academy in Gentry, AR
Ozark Adventist School in Gentry, AR
Ozarka College Technical Center in Melbourne, AR
Ozark Junior Senior High School in Ozark, AR
Ozark Upper Elementary School in Ozark, AR
Ozark Mountain High School in Western Grove, AR
Missouri (11)
Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, MOOzark Mountain Technical Ctr in Mountain Grove, MO
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct in Mountain Grove, MO
Ozark High School in Ozark, MO
Ozark Junior High School in Ozark, MO
Ozark Middle School in Ozark, MO
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr in Ozark, MO
School of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO
Ozark Hills School in Salem, MO
Ozark Mennonite School in Seymour, MO
Ozark Horizon School in West Plains, MO
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate