Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,138
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#56
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 29/100, Grant County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,138 per pupil, Grant County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant 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 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
29/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #56 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.7%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,138
$1,022 below the state average
School coverage
6
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
Grant County has 6 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 Grant 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
Grant 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
#56
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
3,022 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
508 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Grant County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant 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 Grant 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.
Centralized Learning in Grant County
Grant County keeps its educational footprint focused with just six public schools organized into two primary districts. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 3,530 students, primarily through a traditional elementary-to-high school pipeline.
High Graduation Despite Lean Spending
The county achieves a 90.7% graduation rate, which beats both the state and national averages. This success comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,138, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of $6,160.
Sheridan Schools Lead the Way
The Sheridan School District dominates the local landscape, managing seven total facilities and educating 4,325 students. The smaller Poyen School District offers a more intimate alternative with just 508 students across two campuses.
Town-Centered School Culture
Four of the county's six schools are located in town settings, creating a central hub for student life and athletics. Sheridan High School is the largest facility by far, enrolling 1,271 students, while the average school size across the county is 588.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
3,530
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Grant County
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
GuidePOYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 Public Schools in Grant County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHERIDAN, 72150Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,271 |
| SHERIDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHERIDAN, 72150Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHERIDAN, 72150Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 596 |
| SHERIDAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHERIDAN, 72150Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 546 |
| POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT | POYEN, 72128Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 268 |
| POYEN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT | POYEN, 72128Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 240 |
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SHERIDAN, 72150 / Town: Distant
SHERIDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SHERIDAN, 72150 / Town: Distant
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SHERIDAN, 72150 / Town: Distant
SHERIDAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SHERIDAN, 72150 / Town: Distant
POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
POYEN, 72128 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,138
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Grant County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, Arkansas?
Grant County keeps its educational footprint focused with just six public schools organized into two primary districts. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 3,530 students, primarily through a traditional elementary-to-high school pipeline.
How do schools in Grant County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90.7% graduation rate, which beats both the state and national averages. This success comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,138, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of $6,160.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, Arkansas?
The Sheridan School District dominates the local landscape, managing seven total facilities and educating 4,325 students. The smaller Poyen School District offers a more intimate alternative with just 508 students across two campuses.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
Four of the county's six schools are located in town settings, creating a central hub for student life and athletics. Sheridan High School is the largest facility by far, enrolling 1,271 students, while the average school size across the county is 588.
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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.