For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 361 students in Searcy County, AR.
The top ranked public high school in Searcy County, AR is Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Searcy County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Searcy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
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 high schools in Searcy County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Searcy County, AR include Marshall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Searcy County?
3 public high schools are located in Searcy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy County?
Searcy County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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