| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mena Public Schools | Hatfield | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,745 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Cossatot River School District | Cove | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 861 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Ouachita River School District | MENA | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 799 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 3,405 students across 12 schools. The largest is Mena Public Schools with 1,745 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Mena Public Schools (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 Polk County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Polk 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 Polk County, AR?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Mena Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd 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.