For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 870 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AR are Tuckerman High School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Jackson County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tuckerman High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Gr: 8-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
Vocational School
7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 512-7825
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AR include Tuckerman High School and Newport High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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