Best Grant County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,518 students in Grant County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, AR are Poyen High School and Sheridan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Grant 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 Poyen 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 12% 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 Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poyen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Grant County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
512 Church Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Gr: 9 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, AR include Poyen High School and Sheridan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
2 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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