For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 6,589 students in Sebastian County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sebastian County, AR are Greenwood High School, Southside High School and Hackett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sebastian 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 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sebastian County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Sebastian County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenwood High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sebastian County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Gr: 9-12 | 2,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Hackett High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Oak Street
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-7003
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-7003
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lavaca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1237
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 377-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Future School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 431-8695
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 431-8695
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northside High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 N B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Gr: 9-12 | 2,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
3205 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Charter School
1000 Fianna Way Ste 430
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Institute For The Creative Arts School
Charter School
1101 Riverfront Drive
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-2114
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-2114
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Arkansas Technical Center
Vocational School
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sebastian County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sebastian County, AR include Greenwood High School, Southside High School and Hackett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sebastian County?
11 public high schools are located in Sebastian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sebastian County?
Sebastian County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sebastian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sebastian County include: Northside High School vs. Southside High School, Southside High School vs. Northside High School, Hackett High School vs. Lavaca High School
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