For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,271 students in Rison, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Rison, AR are Rison Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Woodlawn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rison, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Rison have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rison, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6760 Hwy 63
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-2211
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-2211
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6760 Hwy 63
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-8171
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-8171
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Rison High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rison, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16650 Hwy 79
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 348-5335
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 348-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
700 Main Street
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rison, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Rison, AR include Rison Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Woodlawn High School.
How many public schools are located in Rison?
4 public schools are located in Rison.
What is the racial composition of students in Rison?
Rison public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rison include: Woodlawn Elementary School vs. Rison Elementary School, Rison High School vs. Woodlawn High School
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