For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 732 students in Perry County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, AR are Bigelow High School and Perryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Perry County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perryville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bigelow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Panther Dr
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Perryville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Houston Ave
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, AR include Bigelow High School and Perryville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
2 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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