| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Public Schools | Pottsville | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1,856 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dover School District | Dover | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1,254 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Russellville Schools | Russellville | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 5,602 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Atkins Public Schools | Atkins | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 989 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hector School District | Tilly | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 626 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Pope County compares
Together they enroll 10,327 students across 22 schools. The largest is Russellville Schools with 5,602 students. Districts here average 8.4/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Pope County, Arkansas
Pope County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pope County is Pottsville Public Schools (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 Pope County, AR?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Pope 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 Pope County, AR?
Of the districts serving Pope County, Pottsville Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th 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.