For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 617 students in Little River County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Little River County, AR are Foreman High School and Ashdown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little River County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Little River County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Little River County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashdown 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 33% 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 Little River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foreman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Rocky Comfort Rd
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7212
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7212
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ashdown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Little River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 360
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Little River County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Little River County, AR include Foreman High School and Ashdown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Little River County?
2 public high schools are located in Little River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Little River County?
Little River County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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