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 29% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Searcy County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall High School, with 80-84% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Searcy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 1 Box 100
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
250 Hwy 65 S
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
250 S Hwy 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Grades: 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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