For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,160 students in Boone County, AR. The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, AR are Valley Springs High School, Bergman High School and Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Boone County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrison 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Boone County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Bergman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Alpena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Omaha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Lead Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6967 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Bruno-pyatt K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4754 Hwy 1255
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Grades: K-6
| 111 students
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Grades: 7-9
| 591 students
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 5-8
| 129 students
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Grades: K-4
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Boone County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, AR include Valley Springs High School, Bergman High School and Harrison High School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
7 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Bergman High School vs. Harrison High School, Harrison High School vs. Bergman High School, Bergman High School vs. Valley Springs High School
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