| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado School District | El Dorado | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 4,051 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Smackover-Norphlet School District | Calion | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,161 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Junction City School District | Junction City | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 702 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Strong School District | Huttig | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 316 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
How Union County compares
Together they enroll 6,230 students across 12 schools. The largest is El Dorado School District with 4,051 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Union County, Arkansas
Union County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Union County is El Dorado 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 Union County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Union 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 Union County, AR?
Of the districts serving Union County, El Dorado School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 53rd 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.