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Drew County Schools & Education

Drew County, Arkansas

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

School Score

16/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,976

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

16/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#69

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Drew County

Measured School Summary

Drew County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 83.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,976 per pupil, Drew County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 58% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Drew 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

8 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

16/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #69 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

83.5%

6.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,976

$184 below the state average

School coverage

8

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Drew County has 8 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Drew 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

Drew 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

#69

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points below 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.

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,671 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,262 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MONTICELLO 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 Drew County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Drew 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 Drew 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.

Balanced Education Access in Drew County

Drew County is home to eight public schools serving 2,933 students across two local districts. This includes a mix of three elementary, two middle, and three high schools focused on the county's core population centers.

Monticello and Drew Central Districts

Monticello School District serves 1,671 students across five schools, while Drew Central School District manages three schools for 1,262 pupils. The county currently hosts no charter schools, maintaining a traditional district structure.

A Consistent Town-School Atmosphere

Every public school in the county is located in a town locale, offering an average enrollment of 419 students. Drew Central Elementary is the largest individual school with 573 students, while the middle schools average roughly 370 students each.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Drew County

Reported Enrollment

2,933

8 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle2
High3
Other0

2 School Districts in Drew County

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
1,671 students

DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,262 students

8 Public Schools in Drew 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 8 of 8 matching schools

DREW CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL

DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary573 students

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High510 students

MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary446 students

DREW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle373 students

MONTICELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle367 students

MONTICELLO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary348 students

DREW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High316 students

MONTICELLO OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER

MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 71655 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,976

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 Drew County?
Drew County has a school score of 16/100, which is a lower 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 Drew County?
The high school graduation rate in Drew County is 83.5%, which is below 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 Drew County spend per student?
Drew County spends $5,976 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 Drew County, Arkansas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Drew County, Arkansas?

Drew County is home to eight public schools serving 2,933 students across two local districts. This includes a mix of three elementary, two middle, and three high schools focused on the county's core population centers.

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

Monticello School District serves 1,671 students across five schools, while Drew Central School District manages three schools for 1,262 pupils. The county currently hosts no charter schools, maintaining a traditional district structure.

What is the school experience like in Drew County?

Every public school in the county is located in a town locale, offering an average enrollment of 419 students. Drew Central Elementary is the largest individual school with 573 students, while the middle schools average roughly 370 students each.

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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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