For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,518 students in Grant County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, AR are Poyen High School and Sheridan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Grant County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poyen 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 12% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poyen High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Vine
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 Church Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Grades: 9
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grant County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, AR include Poyen High School and Sheridan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
2 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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