For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,215 students in Columbia County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, AR are Taylor High School, Emerson High School and Magnolia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Columbia County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magnolia High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3303
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3303
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Emerson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Grayson
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 626-3305
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 626-3305
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 High School Drive
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2610
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, AR include Taylor High School, Emerson High School and Magnolia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
3 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia County include: Taylor High School vs. Emerson High School, Emerson High School vs. Taylor High School, Magnolia High School vs. Emerson High School
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