For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,717 students in 71854, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 71854, AR are Genoa Central High School and Arkansas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71854 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71854, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71854 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Genoa Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71854, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genoa Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12472 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2272
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2272
Grades: 10-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: n/an/a
12472 Highway 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-4343
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-4343
Grades: 7-9
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Texarkana
Charter School
3216 N. Stateline Rd.
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 571-6246
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 571-6246
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
71854, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Artesian St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Grades: 6
| 335 students
2118 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Grades: 7-8
| 668 students
Texarkana Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3512 Grand Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Grades: 2-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71854, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 71854, AR include Genoa Central High School and Arkansas High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71854?
4 public high schools are located in 71854.
What is the racial composition of students in 71854?
71854 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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