For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,486 students in Yell County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR are Dardanelle High School, Danville High School and Two Rivers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yell 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 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Yell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Yell County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dardanelle 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 40% 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 Yell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Danville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17727 Hwy 28 E
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Gr: 5-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Western Yell Co. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wolverine Dr
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Yell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4800
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4800
Gr: 5-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
18148 W Hwy 28
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
18148 W Hwy 28
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
600 Main St
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR include Dardanelle High School, Danville High School and Two Rivers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yell County?
4 public high schools are located in Yell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yell County?
Yell County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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