For the 2026 school year, there are 12 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 Danville Lower Middle 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 39% (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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Yell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.c. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1376 N Liberty Road
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Gr: K-3 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Danville Lower Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-6852
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-6852
Gr: 5-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 North State Hwy 7
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N 4th
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Gr: 4-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Western Yell County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 North Grand Ave
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1079 North State Hwy 28
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Danville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17727 E State Hwy 28
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Gr: 5-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Western Yell County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wolverine Drive
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4200
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Two Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17721 E State Hwy 28
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 Danville Lower Middle 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 43% (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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