For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,118 students in Baxter County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Baxter County, AR are Mountain Home Career Academies, Cotter High School and Norfork 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 30% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% 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 89%.
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baxter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Gr: 8-12 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cotter High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
198 Mable
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6323
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6323
Gr: 7-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Norfork High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
136 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas State University-mountain Home Career Center
Vocational School
1600 South College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 508-6100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Charter School
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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, Cotter High School and Norfork High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baxter County?
5 public high schools are located in Baxter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County?
Baxter County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Baxter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Baxter County include: Mountain Home Career Academies vs. Norfork High School, Norfork High School vs. Mountain Home Career Academies, Norfork High School vs. Cotter High School
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