For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public high schools serving 4,926 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arkansas are Bentonville High School, Valley View High School and Batesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Arkansas blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley View High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Arkansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bentonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Se J St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,322 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Grades: 10-12
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Batesville High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arkansas include Bentonville High School, Valley View High School and Batesville High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Arkansas?
3 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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