| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland School District | Williford | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,612 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cave City School District | Cave City | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,235 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hillcrest School District | Poughkeepsie | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 434 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Sharp County compares
Together they enroll 3,281 students across 8 schools. The largest is Highland School District with 1,612 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Sharp County, Arkansas
Sharp County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sharp County is Highland 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 Sharp County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Sharp 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 Sharp County, AR?
Of the districts serving Sharp County, Highland School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th 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.