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Johnson County Schools & Education

Johnson County, Arkansas

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

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,242

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#21

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Johnson County

Measured School Summary

Johnson County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.5%.

Funding Context

At $6,242 per pupil, Johnson 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 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Johnson 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

13 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 #21 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

93.5%

3.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,242

$82 above the state average

School coverage

13

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

Johnson County has 13 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Johnson 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

Johnson 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

#21

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.

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,525 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,284 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

629 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Johnson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Comprehensive County School Network

Johnson County operates 13 public schools that serve 4,612 students across three districts. The system includes 6 elementary schools and 4 high schools, providing a complete educational path for residents.

Spotlight on Clarksville and Lamar

The Clarksville School District is the largest in the county, supporting 2,525 students across 6 schools. Lamar School District serves another 1,284 students, ensuring robust educational access for the county's population centers.

Balanced Rural and Town Environments

Schools in Johnson County are split between 7 rural and 6 town locales, offering a varied feel for students. Lamar Elementary is the largest individual school with 621 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 355.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Johnson County

Reported Enrollment

4,612

13 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High4
Other1

3 School Districts in Johnson County

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
2,525 students

LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,284 students

WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
629 students

13 Public Schools in Johnson 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 13 of 13 matching schools

LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAMAR, 72846 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary621 students

CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSVILLE, 72830 / Town: Remote

Record10–12High561 students

CLARKSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSVILLE, 72830 / Town: Remote

Record8–9Other436 students

CLARKSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSVILLE, 72830 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–1Primary398 students

KRAUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSVILLE, 72830 / Town: Remote

Record6–7Middle398 students

CLARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSVILLE, 72830 / Town: Remote

Record2–3Primary374 students

CLARKSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSVILLE, 72830 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary358 students

LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL

LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAMAR, 72846 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High358 students

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

COAL HILL, 72832 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High331 students

LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAMAR, 72846 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle305 students

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARTMAN, 72840 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary298 students

OARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT

OARK, 72852 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary106 students

OARK HIGH SCHOOL

JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT

OARK, 72852 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High68 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,242

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 Johnson County?
Johnson County has a school score of 49/100, 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 Johnson County?
The high school graduation rate in Johnson County is 93.5%, 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 Johnson County spend per student?
Johnson County spends $6,242 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 Johnson County, Arkansas — FAQ

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

Johnson County operates 13 public schools that serve 4,612 students across three districts. The system includes 6 elementary schools and 4 high schools, providing a complete educational path for residents.

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

The Clarksville School District is the largest in the county, supporting 2,525 students across 6 schools. Lamar School District serves another 1,284 students, ensuring robust educational access for the county's population centers.

What is the school experience like in Johnson County?

Schools in Johnson County are split between 7 rural and 6 town locales, offering a varied feel for students. Lamar Elementary is the largest individual school with 621 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 355.

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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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