For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,023 students in Walnut Ridge, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR are Walnut Ridge High School and Walnut Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Ridge, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Walnut Ridge have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Walnut Ridge, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR include Walnut Ridge High School and Walnut Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walnut Ridge?
2 public schools are located in Walnut Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Ridge?
Walnut Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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