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All Arkansas School Districts
221 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville Public Schools | Bentonville | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 4 |
| Bentonville School District | Bentonville | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Des Arc Public Schools | Biscoe | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 4 |
| Greenbrier School District | Greenbrier | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Valley View School District | Jonesboro | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Greenwood School District | Fort Smith | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 4 |
| Harrison School District | Harrison | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2 |
| Bergman School District | Bergman | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Pottsville Public Schools | Pottsville | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Bismarck Public Schools | Bismarck | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1 |
| Eureka Springs School District | Eureka Springs | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 2 |
| Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District | Emerson-Taylor-Bradley | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 3 |
| Melbourne School District | Guion | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 5 |
| Salem School District | Camp | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4 |
| Fayetteville Public Schools | Fayetteville | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1 |
| Jackson County School District | Grubbs | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 3 |
| Gravette School District | Bella Vista | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 5 |
| Nemo Vista School District | Center Ridge | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1 |
| Cross County School District | Cherry Valley | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 3 |
| Heber Springs School District | Heber Springs | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2 |
| Charleston School District | Charleston | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1 |
| Dover School District | Dover | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1 |
| Bryant Public Schools | Alexander | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 4 |
| Cabot Public Schools | Austin | 9/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 3 |
| Highland School District | Williford | 9/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 4 |
| Searcy School District | Letona | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 2 |
| Ouachita School District | Donaldson | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 2 |
| Vilonia School District | Vilonia | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| De Queen School District | De Queen | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 3 |
| Elkins School District | Fayetteville | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1 |
| Concord Public Schools | Wilburn | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 5 |
| Mountain Home School District | Gamaliel | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 6 |
| Clinton School District | Choctaw | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4 |
| Conway Public Schools | Conway | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 3 |
| Farmington School District | Fayetteville | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2 |
| Russellville Schools | Russellville | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 3 |
| Mena Public Schools | Hatfield | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1 |
| Rogers Public Schools | Garfield | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 3 |
| Rogers School District | Rogers | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1 |
| Cave City School District | Cave City | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 2 |
| Gosnell School District | Dell | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1 |
| Mount Vernon-Enola School District | Enola | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2 |
| Ozark School District | Altus | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2 |
| Riverside School District | Caraway | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2 |
| Buffalo Island Central School District | Black Oak | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 3 |
| McCrory School District | Mc Crory | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 2 |
| Lake Hamilton School District | Pearcy | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2 |
| Pea Ridge School District | Pea Ridge | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1 |
| Beebe School District | Beebe | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 4 |
| Brookland School District | Jonesboro | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2 |
| DeWitt School District | Almyra | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 9 |
| Jessieville School District | Jessieville | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1 |
| Prairie Grove School District | Prairie Grove | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1 |
| Scranton School District | Scranton | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1 |
| Dardanelle Public Schools | Dardanelle | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 2 |
| Poyen School District | Poyen | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1 |
| Viola School District | Bexar | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 5 |
| Horatio School District | Horatio | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 2 |
| Mountain View School District | Fox | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 8 |
| Caddo Hills School District | Caddo Gap | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2 |
| Cleveland County School District | Cleveland | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 3 |
| Atkins Public Schools | Atkins | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1 |
| Van Buren School District | Van Buren | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1 |
| Fountain Lake School District | Hot Springs Village | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2 |
| Hillcrest School District | Lynn | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 5 |
| Mansfield School District | Huntington | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 2 |
| County Line School District | Branch | 7/10 Good · 70th pct | 2 |
| Paris School District | New Blaine | 7/10 Good · 70th pct | 3 |
| Calico Rock School District | Calico Rock | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 4 |
| Corning Public Schools | Biggers | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 8 |
| Pangburn School District | Pangburn | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1 |
| Quitman School District | Quitman | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1 |
| Bauxite School District | Bauxite | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 2 |
| Yellville-Summit School District | Peel | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 2 |
| Marmaduke School District | Lafe | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 2 |
| South Pike County School District | Antoine | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 4 |
| Greene County Technical School District | Delaplaine | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2 |
| White Hall School District | White Hall | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 3 |
| Wonderview School District | Cleveland | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 4 |
| Cotter School District | Cotter | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2 |
| Jasper School District | Jasper | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 6 |
| Centerpoint School District | Amity | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 2 |
| Glen Rose School District | Traskwood | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1 |
| Lamar School District | Hagarville | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 3 |
| Siloam Springs Schools | Siloam Springs | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2 |
| South Conway County School District | Menifee | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 4 |
| East End School District | Bigelow | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 2 |
| Cedarville School District | Cedarville | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 3 |
| Tipton County School District | Frenchmans Bayou | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 1 |
| Manila School District | West Ridge | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 3 |
| West Side School District | Edgemont | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 3 |
| Cossatot River School District | Cove | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 5 |
| Perryville School District | Adona | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 2 |
| Nashville School District | Nashville | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1 |
| Wynne Public Schools | Parkin | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2 |
| East Poinsett County School District | Lepanto | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 4 |
| Sheridan School District | Grapevine | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 5 |
| Foreman School District | Foreman | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1 |
| Fort Smith Public Schools | Fort Smith | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 4 |
| Fouke School District | Fouke | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 2 |
| Searcy County School District | Harriet | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 3 |
| Springdale School District | Springdale | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2 |
| Mount Ida School District | Mount Ida | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 3 |
| Paragould School District | Beech Grove | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 2 |
| El Dorado School District | El Dorado | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1 |
| Mountainburg Schools | Chester | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 2 |
| Alma School District | Alma | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 3 |
| Berryville Public Schools | Berryville | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1 |
| Batesville School District | Batesville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 3 |
| Harrisburg School District | Fisher | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 3 |
| Westside Consolidated School District | Bono | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 3 |
| Palestine-Wheatley School District | Goodwin | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3 |
| Rose Bud School District | Romance | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 2 |
| Lavaca Public Schools | Cecil | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 2 |
| Lonoke School District | Lonoke | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Clarksville School District | Clarksville | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1 |
| Gentry Public Schools | Gentry | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1 |
| Huntsville School District | Combs | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 8 |
| Omaha School District | Omaha | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Bay School District | Bay | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1 |
| Ouachita River School District | Mena | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3 |
| Rivercrest School District | Bassett | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 7 |
| Mammoth Spring Schools | Mammoth Spring | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| Mayflower School District | Mayflower | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| Pulaski County Special School District | College Station | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 14 |
| South Side-Bee Branch School District | Bee Branch | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 2 |
| Green Forest School District | Alpena | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 3 |
| Hector School District | Tilly | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 3 |
| Bald Knob School District | Bald Knob | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2 |
| Cedar Ridge School District | Thida | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 8 |
| Booneville School District | Booneville | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1 |
| Hackett Public Schools | Hackett | 4/10 Below Average · 40th pct | 3 |
| Norfork Schools | Norfork | 4/10 Below Average · 40th pct | 1 |
| Ozark Mountain School District | Everton | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 8 |
| Sloan-Hendrix School District | Imboden | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 3 |
| Hamburg School District | Hamburg | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 6 |
| Smackover-Norphlet School District | Smackover-Norphlet | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 5 |
| England School District | England | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 2 |
| Hoxie School District | Alicia | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3 |
| Arkadelphia School District | Arkadelphia | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 4 |
| Dierks School District | Dierks | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 3 |
| Magazine Schools | Blue Mountain | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 2 |
| Midland School District | Floral | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 2 |
| Piggott School District | Piggott | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 3 |
| Izard Cty Consolidated Schools | Horseshoe Bend | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6 |
| White County Central School District | Judsonia | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1 |
| Ashdown School District | Ashdown | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 5 |
| Guy-Perkins Schools | Guy | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1 |
| Cutter-Morning Star School District | Hot Springs National Park | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| Lincoln School District | Canehill | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 4 |
| Lawrence County School District | Black Rock | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4 |
| Waldron School District | Harvey | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4 |
| Maynard School District | Maynard | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2 |
| Magnolia School District | Magnolia | 3/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3 |
| Western Yell County School District | Belleville | 3/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3 |
| Greenland Public Schools | West Fork | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2 |
| Lead Hill School District | Diamond City | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2 |
| Hazen School District | De Valls Bluff | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 3 |
| Pocahontas School District | Pocahontas | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1 |
| Flippin School District | Bull Shoals | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3 |
| Fordyce School District | Fordyce | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2 |
| Carlisle School District | Carlisle | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 2 |
| Jonesboro Public Schools | State University | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1 |
| McGehee School District | McGehee | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 5 |
| Rector School District | Greenway | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 2 |
| Riverview School District | Higginson | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 3 |
| Hermitage School District | Hermitage | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2 |
| Mountain Pine School District | Mountain Pine | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1 |
| Marion School District | Clarkedale | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 5 |
| Mulberry School District | Mulberry | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1 |
| Bradford School District | Bradford | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1 |
| Two Rivers School District | Casa | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 9 |
| Texarkana School District | Texarkana | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1 |
| Warren School District | Warren | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 2 |
| Trumann Schools | Trumann | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1 |
| Little Rock School District | Little Rock | 2/10 Poor · 20th pct | 9 |
| Shirley School District | Fairfield Bay | 2/10 Poor · 20th pct | 2 |
| Barton-Lexa School District | Lexa | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2 |
| North Little Rock School District | North Little Rock | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2 |
| Hot Springs School District | Hot Springs National Park | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1 |
| Junction City School District | Junction | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1 |
| Star City School District | Star | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3 |
| Westside School District | Coal Hill | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 2 |
| Newport School District | Amagon | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 5 |
| Stuttgart School District | Casscoe | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 2 |
| Decatur School District | Decatur | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1 |
| Kirby School District | Glenwood | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 2 |
| Nevada School District | Nevada | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 3 |
| Drew Central School District | Drew Central | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2 |
| Nettleton School District | Jonesboro | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Bearden School District | Bearden | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2 |
| Malvern Special School District | Malvern Special | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 3 |
| Blevins School District | Blevins | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 3 |
| Hampton School District | Hampton | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 2 |
| Deer/Mount Judea School District | Deer | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 5 |
| Prescott School District | Prescott | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 2 |
| Crossett School District | Crossett | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1 |
| Gurdon School District | Gurdon | 1/10 Poor · 10th pct | 3 |
| Hope School District | Hope | 1/10 Poor · 10th pct | 2 |
| Dumas School District | Dumas | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 4 |
| Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | Jacksonville | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2 |
| Augusta School District | Augusta | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 3 |
| West Memphis School District | West Memphis | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 5 |
| Camden Fairview School District | Camden Fairview | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 3 |
| Forrest City School District | Caldwell | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 5 |
| Brinkley School District | Brinkley | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 2 |
| Osceola School District | Driver | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1 |
| Helena-West Helena School District | Helena | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 2 |
| Mineral Springs School District | Mineral Springs | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 4 |
| Watson Chapel School District | Watson Chapel | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1 |
| Blytheville School District | Blytheville | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1 |
| Dermott School District | Dermott | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1 |
| Lafayette County School District | Lafayette | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 4 |
| Lee County School District | Aubrey | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 6 |
| Earle School District | Earle | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1 |
| Pine Bluff School District | Pine Bluff | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 7 |
| Clarendon School District | Clarendon | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 4 |
| Marvell School District | Crumrod | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 9 |
| Strong School District | Strong | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 2 |
| Harmony Grove School District | Harmony Grove | Not rated | 1 |
| Lakeside School District | Lakeside | Not rated | 2 |
School Districts in Arkansas
Arkansas is home to 221 public school districts serving approximately 493,805 students across 615+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 5/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Arkansas include Bentonville Public Schools, Bentonville School District, Des Arc Public Schools, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Arkansas
School district boundaries in Arkansas are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Arkansas, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas has 221 public school districts covering 615+ zip codes and serving an estimated 493,805 students. The statewide average district rating is 5/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Arkansas? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Arkansas school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Arkansas? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.