For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,144 students in Hempstead County, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hempstead County, AR are Spring Hill High School, Blevins High School and Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead 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 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Hempstead County, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hope 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 54% 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 Hempstead County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blevins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry C Yerger St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center
Vocational School
2500 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-5722
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hempstead County, AR include Spring Hill High School, Blevins High School and Hope High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hempstead County?
5 public high schools are located in Hempstead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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