Best Mena Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 796 students in Mena, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mena, AR are Acorn High School and Mena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Mena, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mena 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mena, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Dallas Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center
Vocational School
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mena, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mena, AR include Acorn High School and Mena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mena?
4 public high schools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mena include: Mena High School vs. Acorn High School, Acorn High School vs. Mena High School

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