For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,529 students in Grant County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, AR are Poyen Elementary School, Sheridan Middle School and Poyen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poyen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rock
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Poyen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Skyline
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Gr: 3-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
512 Church Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Gr: 9 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, AR include Poyen Elementary School, Sheridan Middle School and Poyen High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
6 public schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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