For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 361 students in Monroe County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR are Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Monroe County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brinkley High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Clarendon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Seventh St
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
764 Branch Rd
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-3910
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-3910
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
100 Bunn Ave.
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-8856
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-8856
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR include Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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