For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,546 students in Searcy, AR (there are 6 private schools, serving 963 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Searcy, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Searcy, AR are Ahlf Junior High School, Westside Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Searcy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Searcy, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ahlf Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 W Vine
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Grades: 7-8
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Grades: K-3
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Grades: 4-6
| 938 students
Rank: #44.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Grades: K-3
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Searcy High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N Ella
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7111
Grades: 7-8
| 185 students
Rank: #88.
Riverview High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7700
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy
Vocational School
1800 East Moore Avenue
Searcy, AR 72145
(501) 724-3614
Searcy, AR 72145
(501) 724-3614
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Searcy, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Searcy, AR include Ahlf Junior High School, Westside Elementary School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Searcy, AR?
9 public schools are located in Searcy, AR.
What percentage of students in Searcy, AR go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Searcy, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy, AR?
Searcy, AR public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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