For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 832 students in Monticello, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Monticello, 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.
Monticello, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Monticello, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Monticello, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Drew Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 9-12
Monticello, Arkansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arise Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 880
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monticello, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Monticello, AR include Monticello High School and Drew Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monticello?
3 public high schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello 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).
Which public high schools in Monticello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monticello include: Drew Central High School vs. Monticello High School, Monticello High School vs. Drew Central High School
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