For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,450 students in Saline County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, AR are Benton Junior High School, Bryant Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Saline County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony Grove High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 991 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Grades: 8-9
| 1,553 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Benton High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Grades: 10-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #55.
Bryant High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sullivan Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Grades: 10-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #66.
Bauxite High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5303
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5303
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Grades: 10-12
| 306 students
Rank: #88.
Miner Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #99.
Little Rock Southwest High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9715 Mabelvale Pike
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua-ptc Technical Center
Vocational School
16936 Interstate 30 North
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, AR include Benton Junior High School, Bryant Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
10 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Bryant High School vs. Benton High School, Benton High School vs. Bryant High School, Harmony Grove Junior High School vs. Benton Junior High School
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