For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 818 students in Fulton County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, AR are Salem High School, Viola High School and Mammoth Spring High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Fulton County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mammoth Spring High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Hwy 62 E Ste 2
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-3293
Grades: 7-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Viola High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Longhorn Dr
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Mammoth Spring High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, AR include Salem High School, Viola High School and Mammoth Spring High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fulton County?
3 public high schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fulton County include: Salem High School vs. Viola High School, Viola High School vs. Salem High School, Mammoth Spring High School vs. Viola High School
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