Top 10 Best White County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 12,610 students in White County, AR (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,039 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in White County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in White County, AR are Ahlf Junior High School, Beebe Junior High School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in White County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best White County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ahlf Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 W Vine
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Grades: 7-8
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Beebe Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8414
Grades: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Grades: K-3
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Grades: 4-6
| 938 students
Rank: #55.
Mcrae Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Grades: K-3
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Beebe Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Grades: 2-4
| 834 students
Rank: #88.
Rose Bud Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
124 School Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5152
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Searcy High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N Ella
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1010.
Pangburn High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121
(501) 728-3513
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Rank: #1111.
Beebe Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Grades: 5-6
| 455 students
Rank: #1212.
Pangburn Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121
(501) 728-4912
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #1313.
Bald Knob Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 W Park St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-5652
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1414.
Beebe High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #1515.
H.l. Lubker Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 W Park St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3714
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1616.
White Co. Central Elem. School
Math: 36% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
Rank: #1717.
White Co. Central High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3947
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
Rose Bud High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
124 School Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5404
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #1919.
Bald Knob High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3843
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #2020.
Riverview Junior High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7111
Grades: 7-8
| 185 students
Rank: #2121.
Judsonia Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Boardman
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-5196
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bradford High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 W Main St
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Riverview High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #2424.
Bradford Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 W Main St
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #2525.
Kensett Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W Dandridge St
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy
Vocational School
1800 East Moore Avenue
Searcy, AR 72145
(501) 724-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beebe Early Childhood
301 S Holly St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
Grades: K-1
| 509 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in White County, AR

White County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Badger Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8413
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-2800
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Grades: K-1
| 384 students
916 Judson Ave
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
701 W Dandridge
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Grades: 5-8
| 190 students
308 N. Wilk's Street
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-9705
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
308 N. Wilk's Street
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-3611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in White County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in White County, AR include Ahlf Junior High School, Beebe Junior High School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White County, AR?
27 public schools are located in White County, AR.
What percentage of students in White County, AR go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in White County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in White County, AR?
White County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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