Which Arkansas schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
According to one study, these Arkansas high schools are considered the best for athletes.
Several notable Hall of Famers and Olympians once called Arkansas home, talents like Scottie Pippen, Sonny Liston and Lexi Jacobus. Those athletes helped lay the groundwork for today’s up-and-coming high school talents, who have continued to create headlines across the state. Which Arkansas high schools are considered the best for athletes in 2026?
According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U. S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Bryant High School Total number of sports: 18 24. Bentonville High School Total number of sports: 22 23.
Fayetteville High School Total number of sports: 21 22. The Academies at Jonesboro High School Total number of sports: 22 21. The Episcopal Collegiate School (Little Rock) Total number of sports: 13 20.