For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 696 students in Scott County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, AR are Adventure Online Academy, Mansfield High School and Waldron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Scott County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waldron High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Scott County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Gr: 2-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Hwy 71 South
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Waldron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
736 W. Hwy. 80
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-mansfield
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Johnny Cake Road
Mansfield, AR 72944
(501) 682-1144
Mansfield, AR 72944
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, AR include Adventure Online Academy, Mansfield High School and Waldron High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
4 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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