For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,408 students in Howard County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, AR are Umpire K-12 School, Dierks High School and Nashville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Howard County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Umpire K-12 School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
142 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Dierks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Grades: 7-9
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Nashville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3261
Grades: 10-12
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Mineral Springs High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Browning St
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 90
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
2031 Main St
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
142 School Dr
Umpire, AR 71771
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71771
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
142 School Dr
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Howard County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, AR include Umpire K-12 School, Dierks High School and Nashville Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County, AR?
5 public high schools are located in Howard County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, AR?
Howard County, AR public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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