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Which Arkansas schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
TL;DR
A study by Niche identifies the top 25 Arkansas high schools for athletes in 2026, based on student feedback and athletic performance metrics. Notable alumni include Scottie Pippen and Sonny Liston.
Key points
- Niche conducted a study on Arkansas high schools for athletes
- Criteria included student feedback and athletic performance metrics
- Scottie Pippen and Sonny Liston are notable alumni
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. Gentry High School
- Total number of sports: 20
19. Junction City High School
- Total number of sports: 18
18. Little Rock Christian Academy
- Total number of sports: 13
17. Subiaco Academy
- Total number of sports: 19
16. Northside High School
- Total number of sports: 14
15. Lake Hamilton High School
- Total number of sports: 24
14. Parkview Magnet High School (Little Rock)
Q&A
What criteria were used to determine the best Arkansas high schools for athletes?
The study used student and parent survey feedback, reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered.
Who are some famous athletes from Arkansas high schools?
Notable athletes from Arkansas include Hall of Famers Scottie Pippen and Sonny Liston, as well as Olympian Lexi Jacobus.
Which Arkansas high schools are ranked highest for athletes in 2026?
The study by Niche lists the top 25 Arkansas high schools for athletes, though specific names are not provided in the excerpt.
