For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 846 students in Searcy County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Searcy County, AR are Leslie Intermediate School, Marshall Elementary School and Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Searcy County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leslie Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Elm St
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Gr: 4-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W College St
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3333
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3333
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Hwy 65 N.
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
North Ark Technical Center
Vocational School
1515 Pioneer Dr
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 391-3513
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 391-3513
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
330 Oak St
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-6111
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-6111
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
250 South Highway 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Searcy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 1 Box 100
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
250 Hwy 65 S
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
250 S Hwy 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Searcy County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Searcy County, AR include Leslie Intermediate School, Marshall Elementary School and Marshall High School.
How many public schools are located in Searcy County?
6 public schools are located in Searcy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy County?
Searcy County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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