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Boone County Schools & Education

Boone County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,890

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#25

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Boone County

Measured School Summary

Boone County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.2%.

Funding Context

At $5,890 per pupil, Boone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 25% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Boone County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

18 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

94.2%

3.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,890

$270 below the state average

School coverage

18

7 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Boone County has 18 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Boone County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Boone County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#25

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,774 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

BERGMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,124 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

852 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

470 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Boone County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Boone County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Boone County, Arkansas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Harrison District Centers the Community

The Harrison School District is the county's largest, with 5 schools and 2,774 students. Traditional public schooling is the standard here, as there are zero charter schools within the county’s seven districts.

Quiet Rural Schools and Town Hubs

With 12 schools in rural settings and 6 in town, the average school size is a manageable 353 students. Harrison High School is the largest campus with 868 students, while smaller elementary schools like Forest Heights offer specialized focus.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Boone County

Reported Enrollment

5,997

18 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High7
Other0

7 School Districts in Boone County

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
2,774 students

BERGMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,124 students

VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
852 students

ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
470 students

OMAHA SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
400 students

LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
377 students

NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE SECONDARY CENTER

1 school
0 students

18 Public Schools in Boone County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON, 72601 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High868 students

HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON, 72601 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle830 students

BERGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERGMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BERGMAN, 72615 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary515 students

SKYLINE HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOL

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON, 72601 / Town: Remote

Record1–4Primary468 students

FOREST HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOL

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON, 72601 / Town: Remote

Record1–4Primary397 students

VALLEY SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL

VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

VALLEY SPRINGS, 72682 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary350 students

BERGMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERGMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BERGMAN, 72615 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle341 students

BERGMAN HIGH SCHOOL

BERGMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

BERGMAN, 72615 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High268 students

VALLEY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

VALLEY SPRINGS, 72682 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High267 students

ALPENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALPENA, 72611 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary235 students

ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL

ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALPENA, 72611 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High235 students

VALLEY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

VALLEY SPRINGS, 72682 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle235 students

OMAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OMAHA SCHOOL DISTRICT

OMAHA, 72662 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary226 students

HARRISON KINDERGARTEN

HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON, 72601 / Town: Remote

RecordKGPrimary211 students

LEAD HILL HIGH SCHOOL

LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LEAD HILL, 72644 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High190 students

LEAD HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LEAD HILL, 72644 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary187 students

OMAHA HIGH SCHOOL

OMAHA SCHOOL DISTRICT

OMAHA, 72662 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High174 students

NORTH ARK TECHNICAL CENTER

NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE SECONDARY CENTER

HARRISON, 72675 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,890

State avg $6,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arkansas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Newton County (96.3%), Cleveland County (96.1%), and Conway County (95.8%) currently lead Arkansas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,160. The highest current county values are Dallas County ($9,545), Stone County ($7,285), and Woodruff County ($7,079). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Boone County?
Boone County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Boone County?
The high school graduation rate in Boone County is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Boone County spend per student?
Boone County spends $5,890 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Boone County, Arkansas — FAQ

What are the major school districts in Boone County, Arkansas?

The Harrison School District is the county's largest, with 5 schools and 2,774 students. Traditional public schooling is the standard here, as there are zero charter schools within the county’s seven districts.

What is the school experience like in Boone County?

With 12 schools in rural settings and 6 in town, the average school size is a manageable 353 students. Harrison High School is the largest campus with 868 students, while smaller elementary schools like Forest Heights offer specialized focus.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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