For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 361 students in Monroe County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR are Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Monroe County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brinkley High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brinkley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clarendon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Seventh St
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
764 Branch Rd
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-3910
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-3910
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
100 Bunn Ave.
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-8856
Holly Grove, AR 72069
(870) 462-8856
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AR include Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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