For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,450 students in Saline County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, AR are Benton Junior High School, Bryant Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Saline County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bauxite High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Gr: 8-9 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Bryant Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Gr: 8-9 | 1,553 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Gr: 7-9 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Benton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Gr: 10-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Bauxite High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5303
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5303
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Miner Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Bryant High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sullivan Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Gr: 10-12 | 2,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Gr: 10-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Little Rock Southwest High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9715 Mabelvale Pike
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Gr: 8-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua-ptc Technical Center
Vocational School
16936 Interstate 30 North
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Gr: 9-12
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, AR include Benton Junior High School, Bryant Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
10 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Bryant High School vs. Benton High School, Benton High School vs. Bryant High School, Harmony Grove Junior High School vs. Benton Junior High School
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