For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,243 students in Jacksonville, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, AR are Jacksonville Lighthouse High School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Jacksonville, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West Main Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Jacksonville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
1320 School Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 8-9
| 662 students
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1320 School Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
201 Sharp Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
1919 Northeastern Ave
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
700 Gregory St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, AR include Jacksonville Lighthouse High School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville?
2 public high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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