For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,046 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, AR are Tuckerman Elementary School, Tuckerman High School and Swifton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuckerman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Gr: 8-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Swifton Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ashley
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 485-2381
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 485-2381
Gr: 5-7 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Drive
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
Vocational School
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
406 Wilkerson Drive
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Gr: 6-7 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Gr: PK-3
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Gr: 4-6
P.o. Box 556
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, AR include Tuckerman Elementary School, Tuckerman High School and Swifton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
6 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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