For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,023 students in Walnut Ridge, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR are Walnut Ridge High School and Walnut Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Ridge, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Walnut Ridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Walnut Ridge, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR include Walnut Ridge High School and Walnut Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walnut Ridge?
2 public schools are located in Walnut Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Ridge?
Walnut Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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