For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,161 students in Cleburne County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleburne County, AR are Heber Springs High School, Concord High School and Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Cleburne County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heber Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cleburne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Quitman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Cleburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
P.o. Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cleburne County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleburne County, AR include Heber Springs High School, Concord High School and Quitman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleburne County?
4 public high schools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cleburne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cleburne County include: West Side High School vs. Heber Springs High School, Quitman High School vs. Heber Springs High School, Heber Springs High School vs. West Side High School
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