For the 2026 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 County 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 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), 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 less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pine Grove Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(501) 682-1144
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 8-11 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Poinsett County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Trumann High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W. Main
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Gr: 8-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 St. Francis
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2891
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 County 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 County High School, Harrisburg High School vs. East Poinsett County High School, East Poinsett County High School vs. Trumann High School
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