For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 746 students in Izard County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR are Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard Co. Cons. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Izard County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Izard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Izard County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Izard Co. Cons. 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 3% 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 Izard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Izard Co. Cons. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5068 N Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozarka College Technical Center
Vocational School
218 College Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Gr: 9-12
Izard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Bluebird Lane
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5194
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5194
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1 Bluebird Lane
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5481
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5481
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR include Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard Co. Cons. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Izard County?
4 public high schools are located in Izard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Izard County?
Izard County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Izard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Izard County include: Melbourne High School vs. Izard Co. Cons. High School, Izard Co. Cons. High School vs. Melbourne High School
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