For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 370 students in Melbourne, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Melbourne, AR is Melbourne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melbourne, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Melbourne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public high schools.
Melbourne, 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 Melbourne High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Melbourne, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Melbourne, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Melbourne, AR include Melbourne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Melbourne?
2 public high schools are located in Melbourne.
What is the racial composition of students in Melbourne?
Melbourne public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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