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Best Garland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,513 students in Garland County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Garland County, AR are Lake Hamilton Junior High School, Lakeside High School and Jessieville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland 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 Garland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Garland County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fountain Lake Charter 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 38% 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 Garland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Hamilton Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Gr: 8-9 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2871 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Gr: 8-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Jessieville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Lake Hamilton High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Gr: 10-12 | 936 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
National Park Technology Center
Vocational School
101 College Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garland County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garland County, AR include Lake Hamilton Junior High School, Lakeside High School and Jessieville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garland County?
10 public high schools are located in Garland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County?
Garland County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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