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

No. Use the Izard 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 Izard 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 Izard County?

Start with the 8 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Izard County Schools & Education

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

Izard County, Arkansas

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

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,444

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#14

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Izard County

Measured School Summary

Izard County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.

Funding Context

At $6,444 per pupil, Izard County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 38% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Izard 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 4 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

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

3.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,444

$284 above the state average

School coverage

4 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

Izard County has 8 public schools across 4 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 Izard 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

Izard 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

#14

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

871 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.

Elementary to high school visible

648 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

385 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER

High school only in this slice

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST. is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Izard County?

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

A Dedicated Rural Learning Network

Izard County supports 1,904 students across 8 public schools, including four high schools and three elementary centers. Four distinct school districts manage this infrastructure, ensuring local oversight for the county's growing learners.

Leading Districts and Local Enrollment

The Melbourne School District stands as the largest provider with 871 students across two campuses. Other significant contributors include the Izard County Consolidated School District, which serves 648 students, and the Calico Rock School District with 385 students.

Close-Knit Schools in Rural Settings

All eight schools in the county are situated in rural locales, fostering a small-town educational atmosphere with an average enrollment of 272 students. Melbourne Elementary School is the largest campus with 481 students, while smaller specialized high schools provide intimate learning environments.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Izard County

Reported Enrollment

1,904

8 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3

Middle1

High4

Other0

4 School Districts in Izard County

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

871 students

IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.

3 schools

648 students

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

385 students

OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER

1 school

0 students

8 Public Schools in Izard 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

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Public schools in Izard County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT	MELBOURNE, 72556Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	481
MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT	MELBOURNE, 72556Rural: Remote	7–12	High	390
IZARD CO. CONS. ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.	BROCKWELL, 72517Rural: Remote	PK–4	Primary	270
CALICO ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALICO ROCK, 72519Rural: Remote	KG–6	Primary	201
IZARD CO. CONS. HIGH SCHOOL	Record	IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.	BROCKWELL, 72517Rural: Remote	9–12	High	193
IZARD COUNTY CONS MIDDLE SCH	Record	IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.	BROCKWELL, 72517Rural: Remote	5–8	Middle	185
CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALICO ROCK, 72519Rural: Remote	7–12	High	184
OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER	Record	OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER	MELBOURNE, 72556Rural: Remote	9–12	Vocational	0

MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MELBOURNE, 72556 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary481 students

MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MELBOURNE, 72556 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High390 students

IZARD CO. CONS. ELEM. SCHOOL

IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.

BROCKWELL, 72517 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary270 students

CALICO ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALICO ROCK, 72519 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary201 students

IZARD CO. CONS. HIGH SCHOOL

IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.

BROCKWELL, 72517 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High193 students

IZARD COUNTY CONS MIDDLE SCH

IZARD CO. CONS. SCHOOL DIST.

BROCKWELL, 72517 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle185 students

CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALICO ROCK, 72519 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High184 students

OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER

MELBOURNE, 72556 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,444

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 Izard County?

Izard County has a school score of 52/100, which is a midrange 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 Izard County?

The high school graduation rate in Izard County is 93.7%, 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 Izard County spend per student?

Izard County spends $6,444 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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