| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosnell School District | Dell | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,173 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Buffalo Island Central School District | Leachville | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 731 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Manila School District | West Ridge | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,076 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Rivercrest School District | Bassett | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,116 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Osceola School District | Driver | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 983 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Blytheville School District | Blytheville | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,581 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mississippi County compares
Together they enroll 6,660 students across 17 schools. The largest is Blytheville School District with 1,581 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Mississippi County has 6 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mississippi County is Gosnell 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 Mississippi County, AR?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County, AR?
Of the districts serving Mississippi County, Gosnell School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd 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.