Public high schools in Arkansas achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 40% (2025).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas is Haas Hall Bentonville with 92%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 52%
92%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 61%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-12
2600 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #22.
Haas Hall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-12
3155 N College Ave Ste 108
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-4805
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-4805
Rank: #33.
Haas Hall Academy At The Lane
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
121 West Poplar St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 966-4930
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #44.
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 7-12
922 East Emma Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 966-4930
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #55.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 7-9
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-3737
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eureka Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
44 Kings Hwy Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas High School Rogers
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-12
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Rank: #88.
Bentonville High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 9-12
1901 Se J St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Rank: #99.
Greenbrier Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 8-9
10 School Dr
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3433
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3433
Rank: #1010.
Nemo Vista High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 9-12
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Rank: #1111.
Taylor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 7-12
506 E Pine St
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-2251
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-2251
Rank: #1212.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 7-12
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: K-12
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rogers New Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 9-12
2922 S First St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3621
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3621
Rank: #1515.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 7-9
250 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Bergman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Concord High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Des Arc High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
600 Main St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Kingston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-12
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Valley Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Rank: #2222.
Arkansas Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 7-12
506 Popular St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-2787
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-2787
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 9-12
440 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-4141
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Maumelle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 8-12
900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Salem High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 7-12
313 Hwy 62 E Ste 2
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bentonville West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 9-12
1351 Gamble
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 9-12
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 7-12
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 7-12
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Harrison High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 9-12
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cabot Freshman Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 9
18 Spiritive
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 8-9
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 7-12
146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 7-12
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Pottsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 10-12
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas?
The best top ranked public high schools in Arkansas include Haas Hall Bentonville, Haas Hall Academy and Haas Hall Academy At The Lane.
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