For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,342 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest High School, Walnut Ridge High School and Sloan-hendrix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Lawrence County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sloan-hendrix High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 S. Main Street
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Gr: 7-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Sloan-hendrix High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Greyhound Cir.
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Sw Hartigan
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest High School, Walnut Ridge High School and Sloan-hendrix High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
4 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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