For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 775 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Mena, AR are Polk County Virtual Academy, Mena High School and Acorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Mena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Mena, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mena 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 12% 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 Mena, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Mena High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 S Morrow St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center
Vocational School
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Mena, AR include Polk County Virtual Academy, Mena High School and Acorn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mena?
4 public high schools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Mena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mena include: Mena High School vs. Acorn High School, Acorn High School vs. Mena High School
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