For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,447 students in Mississippi County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mississippi County, AR are Manila High School, Armorel High School and Gosnell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Mississippi County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gosnell 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 48% 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 Mississippi County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manila High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 E Olympia Street
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Armorel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Gosnell High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Byrum Rd.
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Blytheville High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N. Tenth Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center
Vocational School
Hwy 148 And Nterstate 55
Burdette, AR 72321
(870) 763-1486
Burdette, AR 72321
(870) 763-1486
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mississippi County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mississippi County, AR include Manila High School, Armorel High School and Gosnell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mississippi County?
8 public high schools are located in Mississippi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% 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 Mississippi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mississippi County include: Osceola High School vs. Blytheville High School, Armorel High School vs. Academies At Rivercrest High School, Gosnell High School vs. Blytheville High School
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