For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 614 students in Rison, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rison, AR are Woodlawn High School and Rison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rison, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Rison have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Rison, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rison 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 20% 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 Rison, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6760 Hwy 63
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-8171
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-8171
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rison High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rison, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16650 Hwy 79
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 348-5335
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 348-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rison, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rison, AR include Woodlawn High School and Rison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rison?
2 public high schools are located in Rison.
What is the racial composition of students in Rison?
Rison public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rison include: Woodlawn High School vs. Rison High School, Rison High School vs. Woodlawn High School
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