For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 554 students in Harrisburg, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Harrisburg, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisburg High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisburg, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Harrisburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Gr: 5-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg and Harrisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public high schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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