For the 2026 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 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Yell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Yell County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dardanelle 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 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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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