For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 746 students in Izard County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR are Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard Co. Cons. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Izard County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Izard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Izard County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Melbourne 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 3% 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 Izard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Izard Co. Cons. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5068 N Ar 9
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Brockwell, AR 72517
(870) 258-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ozarka College Technical Center
Vocational School
218 College Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-7371
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Izard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Bluebird Lane
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5194
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5194
Grades: K-6
| 124 students
1 Bluebird Lane
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5481
Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
(870) 346-5481
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Izard County, AR include Melbourne High School, Calico Rock High School and Izard Co. Cons. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Izard County?
4 public high schools are located in Izard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Izard County?
Izard County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Izard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Izard County include: Melbourne High School vs. Izard Co. Cons. High School, Izard Co. Cons. High School vs. Melbourne High School
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