Can I use Faulkner County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Faulkner County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Faulkner County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Faulkner County?

Start with the 36 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Faulkner County Schools & Education

Name: Faulkner County, Arkansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Faulkner County, Arkansas

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

School Score

35/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

91.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,756

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

35/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#42

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Faulkner County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Faulkner County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.4%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,756 per pupil, Faulkner County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Faulkner 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

36 public schools and 6 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

35/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #42 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.4%

1.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,756

$404 below the state average

School coverage

6 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

Faulkner County has 36 public schools across 6 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 Faulkner 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.

Review-carefully county

Faulkner County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#42

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

10,251 students

Elementary 9Middle 4High 1Other 2

16 listed schools in this county slice.

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,862 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,053 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

MAYFLOWER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,045 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 16 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 Faulkner County?

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

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

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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

Education Overview

About Schools in Faulkner 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.

Diverse and Extensive Faulkner School Network

Faulkner County maintains a large-scale educational system with 36 public schools and 19,119 students across six districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 18 elementary schools and 14 schools dedicated to middle, high, and other levels.

Strong Graduation Success on a Budget

The graduation rate of 91.4% exceeds both state and national averages despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $5,756. This high performance relative to spending highlights efficient management across the county's various districts.

Conway District Leads the Region

Conway School District is the county's powerhouse, educating 10,251 students across 16 schools. The county also includes large districts in Greenbrier and Vilonia, with only one charter school currently in operation.

From Urban Centers to Rural Classrooms

The locale mix is incredibly diverse, with 16 rural schools and 14 schools in city settings. Conway High West is a massive regional hub with 2,181 students, while the county average school size sits at a moderate 531 pupils.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Faulkner County

Reported Enrollment

19,119

36 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary18

Middle8

High6

Other4

6 School Districts in Faulkner County

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools

3,053 students

MAYFLOWER SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,045 students

MT. VERNON/ENOLA SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools

558 students

GUY-PERKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

350 students

36 Public Schools in Faulkner County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Faulkner County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CONWAY HIGH WEST	Profile	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72034City: Small	10–12	High	2,181
CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72034City: Small	8–9	Other	1,597
VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL	Record	VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	VILONIA, 72173Rural: Distant	9–12	High	859
GREENBRIER HIGH SCHOOL	Record	GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT	GREENBRIER, 72058Town: Fringe	10–12	High	817
CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72034City: Small	5–7	Middle	741
FRANK MITCHELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	VILONIA, 72173Rural: Distant	4–6	Middle	654
GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT	GREENBRIER, 72058Town: Fringe	6–7	Middle	599
GREENBRIER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT	GREENBRIER, 72058Town: Fringe	8–9	Other	590
VILONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	VILONIA, 72173Rural: Distant	PK–3	Primary	571
RUTH DOYLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72034City: Small	5–7	Middle	562
CAROLYN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72034Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	548
GREENBRIER WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY	Record	GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT	GREENBRIER, 72058Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	523
BOB COURTWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72032City: Small	5–7	Middle	498
RAY/PHYLLIS SIMON INTERMEDIATE	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72032City: Small	5–7	Middle	490
THEODORE JONES ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72032Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	486
GREENBRIER EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY	Record	GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT	GREENBRIER, 72058Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	479
VILONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	VILONIA, 72173Rural: Distant	7–8	Middle	479
WOODROW CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCH	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72034City: Small	KG–4	Primary	465
GREENBRIER SPRINGHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT	GREENBRIER, 72058Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	447
PRESTON & FLORENCE MATTISON ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT	CONWAY, 72032City: Small	KG–4	Primary	432

CONWAY HIGH WEST

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72034 / City: Small

Profile10–12High2,181 students

CONWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72034 / City: Small

Profile8–9Other1,597 students

VILONIA HIGH SCHOOL

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

VILONIA, 72173 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High859 students

GREENBRIER HIGH SCHOOL

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER, 72058 / Town: Fringe

Record10–12High817 students

CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72034 / City: Small

Record5–7Middle741 students

FRANK MITCHELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

VILONIA, 72173 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle654 students

GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER, 72058 / Town: Fringe

Record6–7Middle599 students

GREENBRIER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER, 72058 / Town: Fringe

Record8–9Other590 students

VILONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

VILONIA, 72173 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary571 students

RUTH DOYLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72034 / City: Small

Record5–7Middle562 students

CAROLYN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72034 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary548 students

GREENBRIER WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER, 72058 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary523 students

BOB COURTWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72032 / City: Small

Record5–7Middle498 students

RAY/PHYLLIS SIMON INTERMEDIATE

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72032 / City: Small

Record5–7Middle490 students

THEODORE JONES ELEM. SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72032 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary486 students

GREENBRIER EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER, 72058 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary479 students

VILONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

VILONIA, 72173 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle479 students

WOODROW CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCH

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72034 / City: Small

RecordKG–4Primary465 students

GREENBRIER SPRINGHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREENBRIER, 72058 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary447 students

PRESTON & FLORENCE MATTISON ELEM. SCHOOL

CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONWAY, 72032 / City: Small

RecordKG–4Primary432 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,756

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 Faulkner County?

Faulkner County has a school score of 35/100, 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 Faulkner County?

The high school graduation rate in Faulkner County is 91.4%, 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 Faulkner County spend per student?

Faulkner County spends $5,756 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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