For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,186 students in White County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in White County, AR are Searcy High School, Pangburn High School and Beebe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in White County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
White County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rose Bud 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 18% 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 White County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Pangburn High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121
(501) 728-3513
Pangburn, AR 72121
(501) 728-3513
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Beebe High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3311
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #44.
White Co. Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3947
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3947
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Rose Bud High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 School Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5404
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5404
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Bald Knob High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3843
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3843
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bradford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 W Main St
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Badger Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8413
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8413
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-2800
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-2800
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Grades: K-1
| 384 students
916 Judson Ave
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
701 W Dandridge
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Grades: 5-8
| 190 students
308 N. Wilk's Street
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-9705
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-9705
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
308 N. Wilk's Street
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-3611
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-3611
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-3611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in White County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in White County, AR include Searcy High School, Pangburn High School and Beebe High School.
How many public high schools are located in White County, AR?
9 public high schools are located in White County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in White County, AR?
White County, AR public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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