| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston School District | Charleston | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 889 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ozark School District | Altus | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,777 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| County Line School District | Branch | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 565 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lavaca Public Schools | Cecil | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 837 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Franklin County compares
Together they enroll 4,068 students across 11 schools. The largest is Ozark School District with 1,777 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Franklin County, Arkansas
Franklin County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Franklin County is Charleston 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 Franklin County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Franklin 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 Franklin County, AR?
Of the districts serving Franklin County, Charleston School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st 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.