For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,054 students in Pope County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Pope County, AR are Pottsville Junior High School, Pottsville High School and Russellville Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public high schools.
Pope County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pottsville 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 27% 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 Pope County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Grades: 7-9
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Pottsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Grades: 10-12
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 884 students
Rank: #44.
Russellville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2203 S Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Grades: 10-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #55.
Dover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Atkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Ave Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Hector High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Grades: 7-12
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
Vocational School
215 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pope County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Pope County, AR include Pottsville Junior High School, Pottsville High School and Russellville Jr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pope County?
8 public high schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Pope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pope County include: Pottsville High School vs. Atkins High School, Pottsville Junior High School vs. Atkins High School, Atkins High School vs. Pottsville High School
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