For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,335 students in Franklin County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, AR are Charleston High School, County Line High School and Ozark Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Franklin County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is County Line 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 West Main
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
County Line High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12092 W. State Highway 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ozark Jr Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr.
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Gr: 8-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Gr: 10-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Gr: 8-9 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, AR include Charleston High School, County Line High School and Ozark Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
3 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: County Line High School vs. Ozark Jr Sr High School, Charleston High School vs. County Line High School, County Line High School vs. Charleston High School
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