Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025-26)

Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 361 students in Monroe County, AR.

The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR are Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Monroe County, AR public high schools have an score of 6% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.

Monroe County, AR public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Brinkley High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Brinkley High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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100 Tiger Dr
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005

Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #22.

Clarendon High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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320 N Seventh St
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326

Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

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Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Brinkley Middle School (Closed 2009)

100 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105

Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Holly Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)

764 Branch Rd
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-3910

Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Holly Grove High School (Closed 2006)

100 Bunn Ave.
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-8856

Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR?

The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR include Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School.

How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?

2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.

What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?

Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).