For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 496 students in Harrisburg, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, AR are Harrisburg Jtc School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Harrisburg, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisburg High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisburg, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Jtc School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Grades: 7-12
| 480 students
Harrisburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, AR include Harrisburg Jtc School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public high schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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