For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,702 students in Crittenden County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, AR are Marion Junior High School, Marion High School and West Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Crittenden 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 Marion High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Crittenden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Gr: 8-9 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Gr: 10-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
West Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
Gr: 7-9 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Wonder Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Madison
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Gr: 7-9 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
Gr: 10-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16432 Hwy 64
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas State Universitymidsouth Technical Center
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, AR include Marion Junior High School, Marion High School and West Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crittenden County?
7 public high schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% 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 Crittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crittenden County include: The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School vs. Marion High School, Marion High School vs. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School, Wonder Junior High School vs. West Junior High School
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