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Arkansas Schools & Education

School quality and education data for all 75 counties.

Avg Graduation Rate

90.3%

Avg Per-Pupil Spending

$6,160

Avg School Score

52/100

Total Schools

1,095

283 districts

State Overview

About Schools in Arkansas

Arkansas Graduation Rates Outpace National Average

Arkansas boasts a 90.3% average graduation rate, notably higher than the national benchmark of 87.0%. However, the state achieves this with a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,160, which is less than half of the $13,000 national average.

Performance Varies Across 75 Arkansas Counties

While all 75 counties report data, significant gaps exist between the high 96.3% graduation rate in Newton County and the 79.1% rate in Pulaski County. School scores across the state fluctuate between a peak of 61.7 and a low of 45.4, reflecting a diverse educational landscape.

Strong Graduation Outcomes on Lean Budgets

Arkansas shows a high return on investment by maintaining a 90.3% graduation rate despite an average school score of 51.9. While Lee County operates on a state-low $4,917 per student, Dallas County invests $9,545 to secure the state's top overall school performance score.

Dallas, Newton, and Howard Lead the State

Dallas County earns the top spot with a 61.7 score and a 95.0% graduation rate. Newton and Howard counties follow closely, both exceeding a 94% graduation rate while maintaining average school scores above 55.

A High-Efficiency State for Public Education

Arkansas is a strong choice for families seeking high graduation rates, especially in top-tier areas like Dallas and Newton counties. The state successfully clears national graduation hurdles despite having some of the lowest per-pupil spending levels in the country.

All Arkansas Counties

CountySchool Score
Dallas County62/100
Newton County56/100
Howard County56/100
Searcy County56/100
Pike County55/100
Stone County55/100
Calhoun County55/100
Van Buren County55/100
Chicot County55/100
Prairie County54/100
Woodruff County54/100
Cleburne County54/100
Desha County54/100
Izard County54/100
Sharp County54/100
Franklin County54/100
Columbia County54/100
Conway County54/100
Cleveland County54/100
Fulton County54/100
Johnson County54/100
Monroe County54/100
Perry County54/100
Pope County54/100
Boone County53/100
Clay County53/100
Cross County53/100
Ouachita County53/100
Nevada County53/100
Sebastian County53/100
Hot Spring County52/100
Bradley County52/100
Randolph County52/100
Yell County52/100
Craighead County52/100
Crawford County52/100
Ashley County52/100
Lawrence County52/100
Saline County52/100
Faulkner County52/100
Logan County52/100
Mississippi County52/100
Montgomery County52/100
Polk County52/100
Lonoke County51/100
Union County51/100
Baxter County51/100
Little River County51/100
Lincoln County51/100
Benton County51/100
Garland County51/100
Greene County51/100
Washington County51/100
Independence County51/100
White County51/100
Crittenden County51/100
Hempstead County51/100
Lafayette County50/100
Carroll County50/100
Grant County50/100
Poinsett County50/100
Scott County50/100
Marion County50/100
Jackson County49/100
Sevier County49/100
Phillips County49/100
Miller County48/100
Drew County48/100
Madison County48/100
Arkansas County47/100
Pulaski County47/100
St. Francis County46/100
Clark County46/100
Lee County46/100
Jefferson County45/100

— = data pending from NCES pipeline.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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