For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,327 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Mena, AR are Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Holly Harshman Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mena, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Harshman Elem. School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Mena High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #66.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Grades: PK-2
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center
Vocational School
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Mena, AR include Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Holly Harshman Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in Mena, AR?
8 public schools are located in Mena, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena, AR?
Mena, AR public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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