Emerson High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seventh through twelve in the rural community of Emerson, Arkansas, United States.

[3] The assumed course of study at Emerson High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.

The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously.

Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Pirates competing in basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and softball (girls).