Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,458
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#22
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,458 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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
4 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.6%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,458
$298 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Monroe County has 4 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 Monroe 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
Monroe 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
#22
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.
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
472 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
469 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Monroe County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Monroe County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Monroe 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.
Intimate and Focused School Environment
Monroe County maintains a streamlined educational footprint with just four public schools serving 941 students. The system is split between two elementary and two high schools across two districts. This small scale ensures that the student population remains the central focus of the community.
Brinkley and Clarendon Split the County
The county's education is divided almost equally between the Clarendon School District (472 students) and the Brinkley School District (469 students). There are no charter schools, meaning all educational resources are concentrated into these two traditional community districts. This creates a very stable and predictable school landscape.
The Ultimate Small-School Experience
With an average school size of only 235 students, Monroe County offers a highly personal learning environment. The largest campus is C.B. Partee Elementary with 277 students, while Brinkley High School is remarkably small with just 192 students. In these schools, every student receives significant individual attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
941
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Monroe County
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 Public Schools in Monroe 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.B. PARTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRINKLEY, 72021Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 277 |
| CLARENDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARENDON, 72029Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 259 |
| CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARENDON, 72029Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 213 |
| BRINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRINKLEY, 72021Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 192 |
C.B. PARTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRINKLEY, 72021 / Town: Remote
CLARENDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARENDON, 72029 / Rural: Remote
CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARENDON, 72029 / Rural: Remote
BRINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL
BRINKLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRINKLEY, 72021 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,458
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Monroe County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Arkansas?
Monroe County maintains a streamlined educational footprint with just four public schools serving 941 students. The system is split between two elementary and two high schools across two districts. This small scale ensures that the student population remains the central focus of the community.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Arkansas?
The county's education is divided almost equally between the Clarendon School District (472 students) and the Brinkley School District (469 students). There are no charter schools, meaning all educational resources are concentrated into these two traditional community districts. This creates a very stable and predictable school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
With an average school size of only 235 students, Monroe County offers a highly personal learning environment. The largest campus is C.B. Partee Elementary with 277 students, while Brinkley High School is remarkably small with just 192 students. In these schools, every student receives significant individual attention.
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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.