| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County School District | Grubbs | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 937 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Newport School District | Amagon | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,268 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 2,205 students across 5 schools. The largest is Newport School District with 1,268 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County has 2 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Jackson County 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 Jackson County, AR?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson 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 Jackson County, AR?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Jackson County School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.