| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home School District | Gamaliel | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 3,914 | 6 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Cotter School District | Cotter | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 728 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Norfork Schools | Norfork | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 470 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Baxter County compares
Together they enroll 5,112 students across 10 schools. The largest is Mountain Home School District with 3,914 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Baxter County, Arkansas
Baxter County has 3 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Baxter County is Mountain Home School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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