Poinsett County Schools & Education
Poinsett County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,459
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#61
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Poinsett County
Measured School Summary
Poinsett County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 85.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,459 per pupil, Poinsett County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Poinsett 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 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
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #61 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
85.2%
5.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,459
$299 above the state average
School coverage
13
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
Poinsett County has 13 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.
What Poinsett 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
Poinsett 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
#61
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,573 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
1,074 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.
Elementary and high visible
621 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
530 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Poinsett County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Poinsett 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 Poinsett 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 Multi-District Network for Poinsett County
Poinsett County manages a large network of 13 public schools across four districts, supporting 3,814 students. The county offers a comprehensive mix of six elementary schools, five high schools, one middle school, and one specialized campus. this broad infrastructure provides students with specialized learning environments at every stage of their education.
Trumann and Harrisburg Drive Enrollment
The Trumann School District is the county's largest, educating 1,573 students across four campuses. Harrisburg School District also plays a major role with 1,074 students in its three schools. There are no charter schools in Poinsett County, as the community relies on its four established traditional public districts to serve its youth.
A Blend of Small-Town and Rural Schools
The county features nine rural schools and four town-based schools, providing families with a variety of neighborhood feels. Schools maintain an average size of 293 students, though Cedar Park Elementary is the largest at 722 students. This variety allows for both larger campus experiences and more intimate, small-school settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Poinsett County
Reported Enrollment
3,814
13 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Poinsett County
TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.
MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
13 Public Schools in Poinsett 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT | TRUMANN, 72472Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 722 |
| HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT | HARRISBURG, 72432Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 493 |
| HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT | HARRISBURG, 72432Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 480 |
| TRUMANN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT | TRUMANN, 72472Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 457 |
| TRUMANN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL7-8 | Record | TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT | TRUMANN, 72472Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 300 |
| MARKED TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARKED TREE, 72365Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 296 |
| EAST POINSETT CO. HIGH SCHOOL | Record | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | LEPANTO, 72354Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 276 |
| MARKED TREE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARKED TREE, 72365Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 234 |
| TYRONZA ELEMENTARY | Record | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | TYRONZA, 72386Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 181 |
| LEPANTO ELEMENTARY | Record | EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST. | LEPANTO, 72354Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 164 |
| WEINER ELEMENTARY | Record | HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT | WEINER, 72479Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 101 |
| TRUMANN PREK AND PARENT CENTER | Record | TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT | TRUMANN, 72472Town: Distant | PK | Other | 94 |
| HARRISBURG JTC SCHOOL | Record | ARKANSAS YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL SYSTEM | HARRISBURG, 72432Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 16 |
CEDAR PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUMANN, 72472 / Town: Distant
HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
HARRISBURG, 72432 / Rural: Distant
HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
HARRISBURG, 72432 / Rural: Distant
TRUMANN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL7-8
TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUMANN, 72472 / Town: Distant
MARKED TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARKED TREE, 72365 / Rural: Distant
EAST POINSETT CO. HIGH SCHOOL
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.
LEPANTO, 72354 / Rural: Distant
MARKED TREE HIGH SCHOOL
MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARKED TREE, 72365 / Rural: Distant
TYRONZA ELEMENTARY
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.
TYRONZA, 72386 / Rural: Distant
LEPANTO ELEMENTARY
EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.
LEPANTO, 72354 / Rural: Distant
WEINER ELEMENTARY
HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEINER, 72479 / Rural: Distant
TRUMANN PREK AND PARENT CENTER
TRUMANN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUMANN, 72472 / Town: Distant
HARRISBURG JTC SCHOOL
ARKANSAS YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL SYSTEM
HARRISBURG, 72432 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,459
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Poinsett County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Poinsett County, Arkansas?
Poinsett County manages a large network of 13 public schools across four districts, supporting 3,814 students. The county offers a comprehensive mix of six elementary schools, five high schools, one middle school, and one specialized campus. this broad infrastructure provides students with specialized learning environments at every stage of their education.
What are the major school districts in Poinsett County, Arkansas?
The Trumann School District is the county's largest, educating 1,573 students across four campuses. Harrisburg School District also plays a major role with 1,074 students in its three schools. There are no charter schools in Poinsett County, as the community relies on its four established traditional public districts to serve its youth.
What is the school experience like in Poinsett County?
The county features nine rural schools and four town-based schools, providing families with a variety of neighborhood feels. Schools maintain an average size of 293 students, though Cedar Park Elementary is the largest at 722 students. This variety allows for both larger campus experiences and more intimate, small-school settings.
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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.