| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School District | Jonesboro | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2,994 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Riverside School District | Caraway | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 774 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Buffalo Island Central School District | Black Oak | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 731 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brookland School District | Jonesboro | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 3,060 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Westside Consolidated School District | Bono | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,824 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bay School District | Bay | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 562 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jonesboro Public Schools | Jonesboro | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 6,709 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Nettleton School District | JONESBORO | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 3,633 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Craighead County compares
Together they enroll 20,287 students across 36 schools. The largest is Jonesboro Public Schools with 6,709 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County has 8 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Craighead County is Valley View 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 Craighead County, AR?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Craighead 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 Craighead County, AR?
Of the districts serving Craighead County, Valley View School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.