For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,589 students in Sebastian County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Sebastian County, AR are Greenwood High School, Southside High School and Hackett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sebastian County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sebastian County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Sebastian County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenwood High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sebastian County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Gr: 9-12 | 1,970 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hackett High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 N Oak St
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-7003
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-7003
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lavaca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5612
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Future School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northside High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Gr: 9-12 | 2,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Charter School
1000 Fianna Way
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
3400 Rogers Avenue Ste. 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Arkansas Technical Center
Vocational School
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720
Gr: 9-12
Sebastian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Bulldog Loop
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Gr: 9 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
512 Ludlow St
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2831
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2831
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
508 W Main St
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2239
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2239
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
300 East Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sebastian County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Sebastian County, AR include Greenwood High School, Southside High School and Hackett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sebastian County?
11 public high schools are located in Sebastian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sebastian County?
Sebastian County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sebastian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sebastian County include: Northside High School vs. Southside High School, Southside High School vs. Northside High School, Future School Of Fort Smith vs. Northside High School
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