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Logan County Schools & Education

School Score

35/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

91.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,792

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

35/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#43

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Logan County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Logan County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,792 per pupil, Logan 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 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Logan 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

11 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

35/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #43 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.3%

1.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,792

$368 below the state average

School coverage

11

4 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

Logan County has 11 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.

Parent decision brief

What Logan 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

Logan 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

#43

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.

BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,344 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

PARIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,083 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MAGAZINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

493 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

437 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Logan County?

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

Broad School Options Across Four Districts

Logan County supports 11 public schools managed by four independent school districts. The system serves 3,611 students through four elementary, two middle, and five high schools. This distributed network provides diverse educational pathways for families throughout the county.

Booneville and Paris Lead Student Enrollment

The Booneville School District is the largest provider, educating 1,344 students, followed closely by the Paris School District with 1,083 students. The Magazine School District also plays a key role, serving 493 students. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a focus on traditional community-led districts.

Rural Roots and Mid-Sized Campus Life

The school landscape is split between six rural and five town locales, with an average enrollment of 328 students per school. Booneville Elementary is the county's largest school with 766 students, providing a robust peer environment. In contrast, Paris Middle and High schools offer smaller cohorts of roughly 335 students each.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Logan County

Reported Enrollment

3,611

11 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High5
Other0

4 School Districts in Logan County

BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,344 students

PARIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
1,083 students

MAGAZINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
493 students

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
437 students

11 Public Schools in Logan 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 11 of 11 matching schools

BOONEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOONEVILLE, 72927 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary766 students

PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARIS, 72855 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary431 students

BOONEVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL

BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOONEVILLE, 72927 / Town: Distant

Record7–9Middle335 students

PARIS HIGH SCHOOL

PARIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARIS, 72855 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High335 students

PARIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARIS, 72855 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle317 students

MAGAZINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAGAZINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAGAZINE, 72943 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary284 students

COUNTY LINE HIGH SCHOOL

COUNTY LINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BRANCH, 72928 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High254 students

BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BOONEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOONEVILLE, 72927 / Rural: Fringe

Record10–12High243 students

SCRANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCRANTON, 72863 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary239 students

J.D. LEFTWICH HIGH SCHOOL

MAGAZINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAGAZINE, 72943 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High209 students

SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCRANTON, 72863 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High198 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,792

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 Logan County?
Logan 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 Logan County?
The high school graduation rate in Logan County is 91.3%, 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 Logan County spend per student?
Logan County spends $5,792 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 Logan County, Arkansas — FAQ

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

Logan County supports 11 public schools managed by four independent school districts. The system serves 3,611 students through four elementary, two middle, and five high schools. This distributed network provides diverse educational pathways for families throughout the county.

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

The Booneville School District is the largest provider, educating 1,344 students, followed closely by the Paris School District with 1,083 students. The Magazine School District also plays a key role, serving 493 students. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a focus on traditional community-led districts.

What is the school experience like in Logan County?

The school landscape is split between six rural and five town locales, with an average enrollment of 328 students per school. Booneville Elementary is the county's largest school with 766 students, providing a robust peer environment. In contrast, Paris Middle and High schools offer smaller cohorts of roughly 335 students each.

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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.