For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,501 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Poinsett County, AR are Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg, East Poinsett Co. High School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poinsett County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Poinsett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Poinsett County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trumann 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 24% 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 Poinsett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(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
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
East Poinsett Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High 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: 6-12
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Trumann High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W Main St
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Poinsett County 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
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Poinsett County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Poinsett County, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg, East Poinsett Co. High School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Poinsett County?
5 public high schools are located in Poinsett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Poinsett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Poinsett County include: Trumann High School vs. East Poinsett Co. High School, Harrisburg High School vs. East Poinsett Co. High School, East Poinsett Co. High School vs. Trumann High School
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