For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,384 students in Lincoln County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, AR are Star City Middle School, Star City High School and Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star City Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Arkansas St
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Star City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Arkansas St
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Arkansas St
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Star City, AR 71667
(866) 446-3647
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, AR include Star City Middle School, Star City High School and Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School vs. Star City Middle School
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