For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,953 students in Boone County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, AR are Valley Springs High School, Bergman High School and Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public high schools.
Boone County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrison High School, with 96% 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 Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7349 School Str
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 302-3051
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 302-3051
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bergman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Harrison High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Drive
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Alpena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300a South Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Omaha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 W. College Rd
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Drive
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, AR include Valley Springs High School, Bergman High School and Harrison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
6 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone 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 Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Omaha High School vs. Alpena High School, Bergman High School vs. Harrison High School, Harrison High School vs. Bergman High School
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