Marion County Schools & Education
Marion County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,559
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#64
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marion County
Measured School Summary
Marion County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 88.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,559 per pupil, Marion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marion 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
7 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
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #64 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,559
$601 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Marion County has 7 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 Marion 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
Marion 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
#64
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST.
Elementary to high school visible
1,000 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
915 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FLIPPIN 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 Marion County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marion 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 Marion 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.
Traditional Rural Schools Serve Marion County
Marion County features seven public schools organized into two main districts, serving a total of 2,073 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one specialized facility. This balanced distribution ensures coverage for all grade levels across the county.
Yellville-Summit and Flippin Lead the Way
The Yellville-Summit School District is the largest in the county, educating 1,000 students across three campuses. The Flippin School District is nearly as large, with 915 students and three schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools.
Quiet Learning in All-Rural Locales
Education in Marion County is exclusively rural, with an average school size of 296 students. Flippin Elementary is the largest school with 405 students, while Flippin High School maintains a smaller environment for 267 students. This intimate scale allows teachers and students to build strong, familiar relationships.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
2,073
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Marion County
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST.
FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Marion 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | FLIPPIN, 72634Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 405 |
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST. | YELLVILLE, 72687Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 399 |
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL | Record | YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST. | YELLVILLE, 72687Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 318 |
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST. | YELLVILLE, 72687Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 283 |
| FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | FLIPPIN, 72634Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 267 |
| FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | FLIPPIN, 72634Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 243 |
| BRUNO-PYATT K-12 SCHOOL | Record | OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | EVERTON, 72633Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 158 |
FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
FLIPPIN, 72634 / Rural: Remote
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEM. SCHOOL
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST.
YELLVILLE, 72687 / Rural: Remote
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST.
YELLVILLE, 72687 / Rural: Remote
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT SCHOOL DIST.
YELLVILLE, 72687 / Rural: Remote
FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
FLIPPIN, 72634 / Rural: Remote
BRUNO-PYATT K-12 SCHOOL
OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
EVERTON, 72633 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,559
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Marion County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marion County, Arkansas?
Marion County features seven public schools organized into two main districts, serving a total of 2,073 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one specialized facility. This balanced distribution ensures coverage for all grade levels across the county.
What are the major school districts in Marion County, Arkansas?
The Yellville-Summit School District is the largest in the county, educating 1,000 students across three campuses. The Flippin School District is nearly as large, with 915 students and three schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Marion County?
Education in Marion County is exclusively rural, with an average school size of 296 students. Flippin Elementary is the largest school with 405 students, while Flippin High School maintains a smaller environment for 267 students. This intimate scale allows teachers and students to build strong, familiar relationships.
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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.