For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,335 students in Franklin County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, AR are Charleston High School, Ozark Jr/sr High School and County Line High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public high schools.
Franklin County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Grades: 7-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Grades: 8-12
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
County Line High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Grades: 10-12
| 399 students
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
5750 Hornet Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Grades: 8-9
| 281 students
700 N 12th St
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, AR include Charleston High School, Ozark Jr/sr High School and County Line High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
3 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: County Line High School vs. Ozark Jr/sr High School, Charleston High School vs. County Line High School, County Line High School vs. Charleston High School
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