For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 149 students in Emerson, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Emerson, AR is Emerson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Emerson, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emerson High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Emerson, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Church St
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2862
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2862
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Emerson, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Emerson, AR include Emerson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emerson?
1 public high schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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