Fulton County Schools & Education
Fulton County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,572
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#20
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fulton County
Measured School Summary
Fulton County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,572 per pupil, Fulton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fulton 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
6 public schools and 3 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.3%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,572
$412 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 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
Fulton County has 6 public schools across 3 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 Fulton 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
Fulton 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
#20
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
876 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
508 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
387 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Fulton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fulton 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 Fulton 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.
Small-Scale Learning in North Arkansas
Fulton County operates a streamlined education network consisting of six public schools across three school districts. The system serves 1,771 students, providing a mix of three elementary and three high schools to ensure local coverage.
Three Districts Serving Local Families
The Salem School District is the largest provider in the county, educating 876 students across two primary facilities. The Mammoth Spring and Viola districts serve the remaining population, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.
Rural Roots and Intimate Classrooms
With four rural schools and two town-based campuses, the educational experience here is distinctly quiet and personalized. The average school size is just 295 students, ranging from the 451-student Salem Elementary to the 210-student Viola Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Fulton County
Reported Enrollment
1,771
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Fulton County
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT
VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 Public Schools in Fulton 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT | SALEM, 72576Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 451 |
| SALEM HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT | SALEM, 72576Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 425 |
| MAMMOTH SPRING ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAMMOTH SPRING, 72554Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 285 |
| MAMMOTH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAMMOTH SPRING, 72554Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 223 |
| VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT | VIOLA, 72583Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 210 |
| VIOLA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT | VIOLA, 72583Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 177 |
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
SALEM, 72576 / Rural: Remote
MAMMOTH SPRING ELEM. SCHOOL
MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAMMOTH SPRING, 72554 / Town: Remote
MAMMOTH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL
MAMMOTH SPRING SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAMMOTH SPRING, 72554 / Town: Remote
VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
VIOLA, 72583 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,572
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Fulton County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fulton County, Arkansas?
Fulton County operates a streamlined education network consisting of six public schools across three school districts. The system serves 1,771 students, providing a mix of three elementary and three high schools to ensure local coverage.
What are the major school districts in Fulton County, Arkansas?
The Salem School District is the largest provider in the county, educating 876 students across two primary facilities. The Mammoth Spring and Viola districts serve the remaining population, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.
What is the school experience like in Fulton County?
With four rural schools and two town-based campuses, the educational experience here is distinctly quiet and personalized. The average school size is just 295 students, ranging from the 451-student Salem Elementary to the 210-student Viola Elementary.
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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.