For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,841 students in Sherwood, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sherwood, AR are Sylvan Hills Junior High School and Sylvan Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherwood, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sherwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Sherwood, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sylvan Hills High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sherwood, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Johnson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Gr: 8-9 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Sylvan Hills High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
484 Bear Paw Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sherwood, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sherwood, AR include Sylvan Hills Junior High School and Sylvan Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sherwood?
2 public high schools are located in Sherwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherwood?
Sherwood public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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