| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hamilton School District | Pearcy | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 4,131 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Jessieville School District | Jessieville | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 846 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fountain Lake School District | Hot Springs Village | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1,349 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Centerpoint School District | Bonnerdale | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 974 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cutter-Morning Star School District | Hot Springs National Park | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 690 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mountain Pine School District | Mountain Pine | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 641 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hot Springs School District | Hot Springs National Park | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 3,690 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Garland County compares
Together they enroll 12,321 students across 25 schools. The largest is Lake Hamilton School District with 4,131 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Garland County, Arkansas
Garland County has 7 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Garland County is Lake Hamilton School District (8/10). 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 Garland County, AR?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Garland 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 Garland County, AR?
Of the districts serving Garland County, Lake Hamilton School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.