For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,486 students in Yell County, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR are Dardanelle High School, Danville High School and Two Rivers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yell County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Yell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Yell County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dardanelle 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 40% 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 Yell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Danville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17727 Hwy 28 E
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Gr: 5-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Western Yell Co. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wolverine Dr
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Yell County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4800
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4800
Gr: 5-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
18148 W Hwy 28
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
18148 W Hwy 28
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Briggsville, AR 72828
(479) 299-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
600 Main St
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Plainview, AR 72857
(479) 272-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Yell County, AR include Dardanelle High School, Danville High School and Two Rivers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yell County?
4 public high schools are located in Yell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yell County?
Yell County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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