For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 746 students in Izard County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR are Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard County Consolidated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Izard County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Izard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Izard County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Izard County Consolidated High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Izard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4345
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Izard County Consolidated High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5068 North Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozarka College Technical Center
Vocational School
218 College Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR include Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard County Consolidated High School.
How many public high schools are located in Izard County?
4 public high schools are located in Izard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Izard County?
Izard County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Izard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Izard County include: Melbourne High School vs. Izard County Consolidated High School, Izard County Consolidated High School vs. Melbourne High School
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