For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,565 students in Perry County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, AR are Anne Watson Elementary School, Perryville Elementary School and Bigelow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anne Watson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2768 Hwy 60 E
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 N Cedar St
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Bigelow High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Panther Dr
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Perryville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Houston Ave
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
P.o. Box B
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Casa, AR 72025
(501) 233-4110
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, AR include Anne Watson Elementary School, Perryville Elementary School and Bigelow High School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
4 public schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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