For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,342 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest High School, Walnut Ridge High School and Sloan-hendrix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Lawrence County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sloan-hendrix 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 8% 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 Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Sloan-hendrix High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4254
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4254
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lawrence County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Gr: 6-7 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Gr: 10-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: 5-7 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest High School, Walnut Ridge High School and Sloan-hendrix High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
4 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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