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 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Lawrence County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillcrest 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 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Sloan-hendrix High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Hoxie High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4254
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Lawrence County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6523
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Black Rock, AR 72415
(870) 878-6461
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
305 Sw Alice St
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Hoxie, AR 72433
(501) 620-7851
Grades: 6-7
| 147 students
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: 10-12
| 105 students
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Grades: 5-7
| 175 students
P.o. Box 50
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
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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