Searcy High School is a 1924 charter member of the North Central Association, now AdvancED.

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

Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 22 units before graduation.

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

Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) with the Lions competing in basketball (boys/girls), bowling, cheer, cross country, track, football, baseball, softball, golf (boys/girls), swimming (girls), tennis (boys/girls), and volleyball.