| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton-Lexa School District | Lexa | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 674 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Helena-West Helena School District | Helena | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,012 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Marvell School District | Crumrod | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 331 | 2 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Phillips County compares
Together they enroll 2,017 students across 6 schools. The largest is Helena-West Helena School District with 1,012 students. Districts here average 1.3/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 2/10.
School Districts in Phillips County, Arkansas
Phillips County has 3 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Phillips County is Barton-Lexa School District (2/10). 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 Phillips County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Phillips 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 Phillips County, AR?
Of the districts serving Phillips County, Barton-Lexa School District has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 19th 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.