📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Garland County, AR
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lake Hamilton School District | Pearcy | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #2 | Jessieville School District | Jessieville | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #3 | Fountain Lake School District | Hot Springs | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | Cutter-Morning Star School District | Hot Springs | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #5 | Mountain Pine School District | Mountain Pine | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #6 | Hot Springs School District | Hot Springs | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
Best School Districts in Garland County, Arkansas (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Garland County, Arkansas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Arkansas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Garland County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Garland County, Arkansas? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Garland County, Arkansas, the highest-rated is Lake Hamilton School District (Pearcy), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 79th percentile of Arkansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.