Top 5 Best Grant County Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,475 students in Grant County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, AR are Poyen Elementary School, Sheridan Middle School and Poyen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Grant County Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poyen Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Rock
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Poyen High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Intermediate School
Math: 43% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 Skyline
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Grades: 3-5
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Grades: PK-2
| 570 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grant County, AR

Grant County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
512 Church Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Grades: 9
| 345 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, AR include Poyen Elementary School, Sheridan Middle School and Poyen High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County, AR?
6 public schools are located in Grant County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County, AR?
Grant County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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