For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 509 students in Nevada County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nevada County, AR are Prescott High School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Nevada County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Nevada County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prescott High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Nevada County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St.
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Nevada High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nevada County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nevada County, AR include Prescott High School and Nevada High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nevada County?
2 public high schools are located in Nevada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada County?
Nevada County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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