For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,307 students in Mena, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Mena, AR are Mena Middle School, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn Elementary 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 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mena, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Holly Harshman Elem. School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Gr: 3-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Mena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Gr: K-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 9-12
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mena?
8 public schools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mena include: Mena High School vs. Acorn High School, Holly Harshman Elem. School vs. Acorn Elementary School, Acorn Elementary School vs. Louise Durham Elem. School
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