| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison School District | Compton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2,774 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jasper School District | Jasper | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 888 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Ozark Mountain School District | Hasty | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 571 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Deer/Mount Judea School District | Deer | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 356 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Newton County compares
Together they enroll 4,589 students across 16 schools. The largest is Harrison School District with 2,774 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Newton County, Arkansas
Newton County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Newton County is Harrison 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 Newton County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Newton 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 Newton County, AR?
Of the districts serving Newton County, Harrison School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.