📊 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 8 Rated Districts in White County, AR
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Searcy School District | Searcy | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Beebe School District | Beebe | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Pangburn School District | Pangburn | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | Rose Bud School District | Rose Bud | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #5 | Bald Knob School District | Bald Knob | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #6 | White County Central School District | Judsonia | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #7 | Riverview School District | Searcy | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #8 | Bradford School District | Bradford | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
Best School Districts in White County, Arkansas (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in White 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 White 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 White County, Arkansas? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in White County, Arkansas, the highest-rated is Searcy School District (Searcy), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th 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.