Districts in Howard County3 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville School District | Nashville | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,931 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Dierks School District | Dierks | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 523 | 2 | K–12 | 3 |
| Mineral Springs School District | Columbus | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 375 | 2 | K–12 | 4 |
How Howard County compares
Together they enroll 2,829 students across 8 schools. The largest is Nashville School District with 1,931 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Howard County, Arkansas
Howard County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howard County is Nashville School District (6/10). 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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