| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home School District | Gamaliel | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 3,914 | 6 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Mountain View School District | Big Flat | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,613 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 6,725 students across 17 schools. The largest is Mountain Home School District with 3,914 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, 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 4 public school districts covering 10 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Baxter County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Baxter County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Baxter County, AR?
Of the districts serving Baxter County, Mountain Home School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.