For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 416 students in Lincoln County, AR.
The top ranked public high school in Lincoln County, AR is Star City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Lincoln County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Star City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Star City High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4111
Star City, AR 71667
(870) 628-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 639
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4466
Gould, AR 71643
(870) 263-4466
Grades: K-6
| 86 students
P.o. Box 238
Grady, AR 71644
(870) 479-3361
Grady, AR 71644
(870) 479-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, AR include Star City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
1 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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