For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 811 students in Madison County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, AR are Kingston High School, St. Paul High School and Huntsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Madison County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntsville High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
594 S Harris St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, AR include Kingston High School, St. Paul High School and Huntsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
3 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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