For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,567 students in Garland County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Garland County, AR are Lake Hamilton Jr. High School, Lakeside High School and Lake Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Garland County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeside High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Garland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Grades: 8-9
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Hamilton High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Grades: 10-12
| 951 students
Rank: #44.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Jessieville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Blakely Dam Rd
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-6917
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 820 students
Rank: #88.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #99.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 733 students
Rank: n/an/a
National Park Technology Center
Vocational School
101 College Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Garland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Hot Springs Intermediate School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Grades: 6
| 239 students
Summit School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Garland County, AR include Lake Hamilton Jr. High School, Lakeside High School and Lake Hamilton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garland County, AR?
10 public high schools are located in Garland County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County, AR?
Garland County, AR public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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