Best Polk County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,160 students in Polk County, AR.

The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, AR are Acorn High School, Mena High School and Cossatot River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Polk County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.

Polk County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mena 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).