For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,565 students in Perry County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, AR are Perryville Elementary School, Anne Watson Elementary School and Bigelow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 North Cedar Street
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Anne Watson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 W Panther Drive
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bigelow High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 W Panther Drive
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Perryville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Houston Avenue
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, AR include Perryville Elementary School, Anne Watson Elementary School and Bigelow High School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
4 public schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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