For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 605 students in Montgomery County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, AR are Caddo Academy, Mount Ida High School and Oden Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Montgomery County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caddo Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, AR include Caddo Academy, Mount Ida High School and Oden Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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