| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine-Wheatley School District | Goodwin | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 775 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| West Memphis School District | Heth | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 4,954 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Forrest City School District | Caldwell | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 2,159 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
How St. Francis County compares
Together they enroll 7,888 students across 17 schools. The largest is West Memphis School District with 4,954 students. Districts here average 2.7/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in St. Francis County, Arkansas
St. Francis County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in St. Francis County is Palestine-Wheatley School District (6/10). 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 St. Francis County, AR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County, AR?
Of the districts serving St. Francis County, Palestine-Wheatley School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 50th 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.