| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District | Emerson | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,171 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Magnolia School District | Mc Neil | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 2,662 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Columbia County compares
Together they enroll 3,833 students across 11 schools. The largest is Magnolia School District with 2,662 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Columbia County, Arkansas
Columbia County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Columbia County is Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District (10/10). 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 Columbia County, AR?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Columbia 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 Columbia County, AR?
Of the districts serving Columbia County, Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.