| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle Public Schools | Dardanelle | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 2,064 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Western Yell County School District | Belleville | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 322 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Two Rivers School District | Bluffton | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 783 | 2 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Danville School District | Danville | Not rated | 787 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Yell County compares
Together they enroll 3,956 students across 11 schools. The largest is Dardanelle Public Schools with 2,064 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10. 1 of the 4 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yell County is Dardanelle Public Schools (8/10). 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 Yell County, AR?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Yell 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 Yell County, AR?
Of the districts serving Yell County, Dardanelle Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th 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.