For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 509 students in Nevada County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Nevada County, AR are Prescott High School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Nevada County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Nevada County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prescott 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 47% 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 Nevada County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prescott High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Nevada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
501 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1030 E Fifth St N
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nevada County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Nevada County, AR include Prescott High School and Nevada High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nevada County?
2 public high schools are located in Nevada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada County?
Nevada County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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