For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,759 students in Yell County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Yell County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Yell County, AR are S.c. Tucker Elementary School, Dardanelle Primary School and Dardanelle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yell County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Yell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Yell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S.c. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 E 9th St
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Grades: K-3
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Danville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Western Yell Co. Elem. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Grand Ave
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Grades: K-6
| 139 students
Rank: #88.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17727 Hwy 28 E
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Western Yell Co. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wolverine Dr
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Rank: #1010.
Two Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 N 6th St
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 489-4160
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 489-4160
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 11th Street
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Grades: 7-8
| 119 students
Yell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4800
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4800
Grades: 5-6
| 118 students
18148 W Hwy 28
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
18148 W Hwy 28
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
600 Main St
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
600 Main St
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yell County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Yell County, AR include S.c. Tucker Elementary School, Dardanelle Primary School and Dardanelle High School.
How many public schools are located in Yell County?
11 public schools are located in Yell County.
What percentage of students in Yell County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Yell County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yell County?
Yell County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Yell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yell County include: Dardanelle Intermediate School vs. Dardanelle Primary School, Two Rivers Elementary School vs. Dardanelle Primary School, Dardanelle Primary School vs. Dardanelle Intermediate School
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