For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 673 students in Junction City, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Junction City, AR are Junction City Elementary School and Junction City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction City, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Junction City, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Holly Street
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4043
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4043
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Junction City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Elm Street
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4048
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 899-4048
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Junction City, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Junction City, AR include Junction City Elementary School and Junction City High School.
How many public schools are located in Junction City?
2 public schools are located in Junction City.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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