For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,774 students in Johnson County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, AR are Clarksville Junior High School, Clarksville High School and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Johnson County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarksville 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1703 W Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224
Gr: 8-9 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2022 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212
Gr: 10-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Oark High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Westside High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Hwy. 164
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1171
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1171
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, AR include Clarksville Junior High School, Clarksville High School and Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
5 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Lamar High School vs. Clarksville High School, Clarksville High School vs. Lamar High School, Clarksville Junior High School vs. Westside High School
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