For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 231 students in Bearden, AR.
The top ranked public high school in Bearden, AR is Bearden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bearden, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Bearden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Bearden, 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 Bearden High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bearden, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Bearden, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bearden, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Bearden, AR include Bearden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bearden?
1 public high schools are located in Bearden.
What is the racial composition of students in Bearden?
Bearden public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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