For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,175 students in Baxter County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Baxter County, AR are Mountain Home Career Academies, Norfork High School and Cotter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Baxter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Baxter County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Home Career Academies, with 91% 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 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baxter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Grades: 8-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #22.
Norfork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7191
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Cotter High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
198 Melba Ave
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu - Mountain Home Career Center
Vocational School
1600 South College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Baxter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Main St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Grades: 4
| n/a students
2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Baxter County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Baxter County, AR include Mountain Home Career Academies, Norfork High School and Cotter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baxter County, AR?
4 public high schools are located in Baxter County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County, AR?
Baxter County, AR public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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