Cleveland County Schools & Education
Cleveland County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,648
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#19
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cleveland County
Measured School Summary
Cleveland County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.1%.
Funding Context
At $5,648 per pupil, Cleveland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cleveland 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
4 public schools and 2 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.1%
5.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,648
$512 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Cleveland County has 4 public schools across 2 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.
What Cleveland 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.
Small-system county
Cleveland County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#19
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
Elementary and high visible
739 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
573 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Cleveland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cleveland County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Cleveland 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.
Efficient and Effective Rural Education
Cleveland County operates four public schools split between two districts, serving a total of 1,312 students. The streamlined system consists of two elementary and two high schools, focusing on core primary and secondary education.
Rison and Woodlawn Districts
The Cleveland County School District in Rison serves 739 students, while the Woodlawn School District supports 573 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all 1,312 students attend traditional public institutions.
Quiet Campuses in Completely Rural Locales
Every school in Cleveland County is classified as rural, providing a consistent and quiet learning environment for all students. Rison Elementary is the county's largest school with 377 students, while Woodlawn High School is the smallest with 274.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Cleveland County
Reported Enrollment
1,312
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cleveland County
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 Public Schools in Cleveland 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 dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. | RISON, 71665Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 377 |
| RISON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. | RISON, 71665Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 362 |
| WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT | RISON, 71665Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 299 |
| WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT | RISON, 71665Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 274 |
RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
RISON, 71665 / Rural: Distant
RISON HIGH SCHOOL
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
RISON, 71665 / Rural: Distant
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
RISON, 71665 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,648
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Cleveland County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cleveland County, Arkansas?
Cleveland County operates four public schools split between two districts, serving a total of 1,312 students. The streamlined system consists of two elementary and two high schools, focusing on core primary and secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Cleveland County, Arkansas?
The Cleveland County School District in Rison serves 739 students, while the Woodlawn School District supports 573 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all 1,312 students attend traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Cleveland County?
Every school in Cleveland County is classified as rural, providing a consistent and quiet learning environment for all students. Rison Elementary is the county's largest school with 377 students, while Woodlawn High School is the smallest with 274.
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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.