| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home School District | Oakland | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 3,914 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Yellville-Summit School District | Peel | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,000 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ozark Mountain School District | Pyatt | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 571 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Flippin School District | Bull Shoals | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 915 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 6,400 students across 15 schools. The largest is Mountain Home School District with 3,914 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Arkansas
Marion County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Mountain Home School District (9/10). 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 Marion County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Marion 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 Marion County, AR?
Of the districts serving Marion County, Mountain Home School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th 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.