For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 744 students in Perry County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, AR are Bigelow High School and Perryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Perry 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 Perryville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigelow High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Panther Dr
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Perryville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Houston Ave
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, AR include Bigelow High School and Perryville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
2 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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