For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 832 students in 71655, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 71655, AR are Monticello High School and Drew Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 71655 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 71655, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 71655 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Drew Central High School, with 85-89% 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 Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71655, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Drew Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monticello Occupational Education Center
Vocational School
741 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
71655, Arkansas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arise Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 880
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Grades: 4-8
| 51 students
175 Henley Street
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 71655, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 71655, AR include Monticello High School and Drew Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 71655?
3 public high schools are located in 71655.
What is the racial composition of students in 71655?
71655 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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