Best Palestine Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 378 students in Palestine, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in Palestine, AR is Palestine-wheatley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, AR public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Palestine, 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 Palestine-wheatley Senior 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Palestine, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Gr: 7-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palestine, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palestine, AR include Palestine-wheatley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palestine?
1 public high schools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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