For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 361 students in Searcy County, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Searcy County, AR is Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Searcy 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 Marshall 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 9% 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 Searcy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Hwy 65 N.
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
North Ark Technical Center
Vocational School
1515 Pioneer Dr
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 391-3513
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 391-3513
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
330 Oak St
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-6111
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-6111
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Searcy County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Searcy County, AR include Marshall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Searcy County?
3 public high schools are located in Searcy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy County?
Searcy County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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