| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District | Bradley | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,171 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Lafayette County School District | Buckner | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 516 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Lafayette County compares
Together they enroll 1,687 students across 8 schools. The largest is Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District with 1,171 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lafayette County is Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Lafayette County, AR?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, AR?
Of the districts serving Lafayette County, Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.