For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,054 students in Pope County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, AR are Pottsville Junior High School, Russellville Junior High School and Pottsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Pope County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pottsville 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 27% 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 Pope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Gr: 7-9 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Russellville Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 West Parkway
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-1599
Gr: 8-9 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Pottsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Gr: 10-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Russellville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2203 S Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Dover High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Atkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Avenue Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Hector High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
Vocational School
215 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Russellville
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 235-4455
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 235-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, AR include Pottsville Junior High School, Russellville Junior High School and Pottsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pope County?
8 public high schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Pope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pope County include: Pottsville High School vs. Atkins High School, Pottsville Junior High School vs. Atkins High School, Dover High School vs. Atkins High School
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