Exciting news for Rebel Nation! Highland High School has been nationally recognized as one of the Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report! Nearly 18,000 public high schools across the country were included in the rankings, which are based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well schools prepare students for college. Highland High School ranked better than 40% of public high schools nationally and was ranked #32 among public high schools in the state of Arkansas! Our staff is committed to providing high-quality instruction, supporting every student, and creating opportunities that prepare our students for success beyond high school. This recognition is a testament to those commitments and to the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and entire school community. We are proud of Highland High School and proud of Rebel Nation! Empowering all to achieve. ♥🩶 #makeitmatter #HighlandRebels

HHS Named a Nationally Ranked High School

Kara McEntire

August 19, 2026

Exciting news for Rebel Nation! Highland High School has been nationally recognized as one of the Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report!


Nearly 18,000 public high schools across the country were included in the rankings, which are based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well schools prepare students for college.


Highland High School ranked better than 40% of public high schools nationally and was ranked #32 among public high schools in the state of Arkansas!


Our staff is committed to providing high-quality instruction, supporting every student, and creating opportunities that prepare our students for success beyond high school. This recognition is a testament to those commitments and to the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and entire school community.


We are proud of Highland High School and proud of Rebel Nation!


Empowering all to achieve. ♥🩶

#makeitmatter

#HighlandRebels