| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cossatot River School District | Umpire | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 861 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Mineral Springs School District | Columbus | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 375 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Howard County compares
Together they enroll 3,690 students across 12 schools. The largest is Nashville School District with 1,931 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Howard County, Arkansas
Howard County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howard County is Cossatot River 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Howard County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Howard 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 Howard County, AR?
Of the districts serving Howard County, Cossatot River School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 58th 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.