For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 399 students in Woodruff County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Woodruff County, AR are Mccrory High School and Augusta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodruff County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Woodruff County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Woodruff County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccrory 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Woodruff County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccrory High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 N Jackson St
Mc Crory, AR 72101
(870) 731-2851
Mc Crory, AR 72101
(870) 731-2851
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Smith Dr
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Woodruff County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
457 W Martin Luther King
Cotton Plant, AR 72036
(870) 459-3701
Cotton Plant, AR 72036
(870) 459-3701
Grades: PK-3
| 46 students
255 Church Street
Cotton Plant, AR 72036
(870) 459-3471
Cotton Plant, AR 72036
(870) 459-3471
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Woodruff County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Woodruff County, AR include Mccrory High School and Augusta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Woodruff County?
2 public high schools are located in Woodruff County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodruff County?
Woodruff County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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