For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,704 students in Texarkana, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Texarkana, AR are Genoa Central High School and Arkansas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texarkana, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Texarkana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Texarkana, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Genoa Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Texarkana, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12472 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7521
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7521
Gr: 10-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
12074 Highway 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7601
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7601
Gr: 7-9 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Texarkana
Charter School
3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 571-6246
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 571-6246
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Texarkana, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Artesian St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: 6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2118 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Texarkana Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3512 Grand Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12
1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Gr: 2-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Texarkana, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Texarkana, AR include Genoa Central High School and Arkansas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Texarkana?
4 public high schools are located in Texarkana.
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana?
Texarkana public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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