For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 994 students in Ashley County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashley County, AR are Hamburg High School and Crossett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashley County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Ashley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Ashley County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Ashley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 S Main St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Crossett High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Ninth Avenue
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ashley County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashley County, AR include Hamburg High School and Crossett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ashley County?
2 public high schools are located in Ashley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashley County?
Ashley County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ashley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ashley County include: Hamburg High School vs. Crossett High School, Crossett High School vs. Hamburg High School
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