Which Arkansas schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
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Several notable Hall of Famers and Olympians once called Arkansas home, talents like Scottie Pippen, Sonny Liston and Lexi Jacobus.
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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)
- Total number of sports: 22
13. Alma High School
- Total number of sports: 19
12. Searcy High School
- Total number of sports: 18
11. Vilonia High School
- Total number of sports: 15
10. Joe T. Robinson High School (Little Rock)
- Total number of sports: 18
9. Arkadelphia High School
- Total number of sports: 21
8. Lakeside High School (Hot Springs)
- Total number of sports: 16
7. Harrison High School
- Total number of sports: 16
6. Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)
- Total number of sports: 11
5. Nashville High School
- Total number of sports: 13
4. Shiloh Christian School (Springdale)
- Total number of sports: 20
3. Catholic High School for Boys (Little Rock)
- Total number of sports: 11
2. Harding Academy (Searcy)
- Total number of sports: 14
1. Greenwood High School
- Total number of sports: 23
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: The 25 best high schools for athletes in Arkansas in 2026