For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,486 students in Yell County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR are Dardanelle High School, Danville High School and Two Rivers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yell County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Yell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Yell County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dardanelle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Yell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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 high schools in Yell County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR include Dardanelle High School, Danville High School and Two Rivers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yell County?
4 public high schools are located in Yell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yell County?
Yell County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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