| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Arc Public Schools | Griffithville | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 636 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Searcy School District | Higginson | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4,003 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Beebe School District | Beebe | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 3,394 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Pangburn School District | Pangburn | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 753 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Rose Bud School District | Romance | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 752 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bald Knob School District | Bald Knob | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1,106 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| White County Central School District | Judsonia | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 899 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Riverview School District | Kensett | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,144 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bradford School District | Bradford | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 473 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How White County compares
Together they enroll 13,160 students across 28 schools. The largest is Searcy School District with 4,003 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in White County, Arkansas
White County has 9 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in White County is Des Arc 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 White County, AR?
9 school districts serve zip codes in White 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 White County, AR?
Of the districts serving White County, Des Arc Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.