For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 874 students in Sharp County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sharp County, AR are Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School and Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharp County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sharp County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Sharp County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Sharp County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sharp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 600
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Gr: 7-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Gr: 5-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
200 School Drive
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3391
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3391
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
200 School D
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3590
Evening Shade, AR 72532
(870) 266-3590
Gr: K-4 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sharp County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sharp County, AR include Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School and Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sharp County?
2 public high schools are located in Sharp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sharp County?
Sharp County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sharp County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sharp County include: Highland High School vs. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School vs. Highland High School
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