Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Arkansas (2025-26)

Best Arkansas Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public high schools serving 5,094 students in Arkansas.

Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.

The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arkansas are Bentonville High School, Valley View High School and Batesville High School Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Arkansas blue ribbon public high schools have an score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).

Arkansas blue ribbon public high school have a of 96%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Valley View High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Arkansas (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bentonville High School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
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10/

Top 10%

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1901 Se J St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100

Gr: 9-12 | 3,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #22.

Valley View High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
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Top 30%

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2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361

Gr: 10-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #33.

Batesville High School Charter

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
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Bottom 50%

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1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846

Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arkansas?

The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arkansas include Bentonville High School, Valley View High School and Batesville High School Charter.

How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Arkansas?

3 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Arkansas.

What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?

Arkansas blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).