| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearden School District | Thornton | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 476 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hampton School District | Hampton | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 543 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Calhoun County compares
Together they enroll 1,019 students across 4 schools. The largest is Hampton School District with 543 students. Districts here average 2.0/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Calhoun County, Arkansas
Calhoun County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Calhoun County is Bearden School District (2/10). 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 Calhoun County, AR?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, AR?
Of the districts serving Calhoun County, Bearden School District has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 13th 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.