By 1879, the citizens of Lonoke collected $10,000 to supplement state funding to begin to create a free ten-month public school.

In 1900, a massive school building (alleged to be the largest wooden-frame structure in the state, with its two stories and three wings) was built.

In 2004, citizens voted and passed a bond issue to build a new Lonoke Middle School and gymnasium.

The Jackrabbits participate in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, dance, baseball, softball, swimming (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).

[4][5] The Jackrabbits have won at least 16 state championships in its history, including: The following are notable people associated with Lonoke High School (graduation year in parentheses).