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Best 71854 Arkansas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,110 students in 71854, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 285 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 71854, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71854, AR are Genoa Central Elementary School, Gary E. Cobb Middle School and North Heights Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71854 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71854, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 71854, AR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12018 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7501
Gr: K-3 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11986 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7571
Gr: 4-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 E 35th
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Genoa Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12472 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7521
Gr: 10-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Pinson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 621-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 17th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Jefferson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Albert J. Murphy Junior High School
12074 Highway 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7601
Gr: 7-9 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
College Hill Pre-k Center
200 Artesian
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Texarkana
Charter School
3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 571-6246
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 71854, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 71854, AR include Genoa Central Elementary School, Gary E. Cobb Middle School and North Heights Community School.
How many public schools are located in 71854?
13 public schools are located in 71854.
What percentage of students in 71854 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 71854 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71854?
71854 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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