Baxter County Public Schools
Baxter County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,112
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Baxter County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arkansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Baxter County has 4 district entries. MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. MOUNTAIN HOME has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Baxter County
Reported Enrollment
5,112
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
18% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Baxter County
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT
ASU - MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER
11 Public Schools in Baxter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN HOME HIGH CAREER ACADEMICS | Profile | MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Town: Remote | 8–12 | Charter | 1,518 |
| HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Listed only | MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 830 |
| PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Town: Remote | 6–7 | Middle | 624 |
| NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY | Listed only | MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 552 |
| AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT | COTTER, 72626Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 397 |
| MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN | Listed only | MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 337 |
| COTTER HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT | COTTER, 72626Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 331 |
| ARRIE GOFORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT | NORFORK, 72658Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 253 |
| NORFORK HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT | NORFORK, 72658Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 217 |
| GUY BERRY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY | Listed only | MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Town: Remote | 6–12 | Charter | 53 |
| ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER | Listed only | ASU - MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER | MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
MTN HOME HIGH CAREER ACADEMICS
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Town: Remote
HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Rural: Fringe
PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Town: Remote
NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Town: Remote
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
COTTER, 72626 / Rural: Distant
MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Town: Remote
COTTER HIGH SCHOOL
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
COTTER, 72626 / Rural: Distant
ARRIE GOFORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORFORK, 72658 / Rural: Distant
NORFORK HIGH SCHOOL
NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORFORK, 72658 / Rural: Distant
GUY BERRY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Town: Remote
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER
ASU - MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTER
MOUNTAIN HOME, 72653 / Rural: Fringe
Baxter County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Baxter County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arkansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Baxter County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Baxter County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Baxter County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Baxter County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Baxter County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Baxter County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.