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Stone County Schools & Education

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,285

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#6

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Stone County

Measured School Summary

Stone County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,285 per pupil, Stone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 49% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Stone 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 1 district 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

1.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,285

$1,125 above the state average

School coverage

7

1 district 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

Stone County has 7 public schools across 1 district, 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 Stone 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

Stone 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

#6

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,613 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 3Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Stone County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Stone 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 Unified Rural Education Experience

Stone County operates under a single school district that manages all seven public schools for its 1,613 students. The infrastructure is tailored to the area's geography, featuring three elementary, one middle, and three high schools. This unified system ensures a consistent curriculum and administrative approach across the entire county.

Mountain View District Leads the Way

The Mountain View School District is the sole educational authority, serving every student in the county. With no charter schools in the area, the district focuses its efforts on maintaining the quality of its seven traditional public schools. This centralization creates a deep-rooted community connection between the schools and the residents.

Small, Rural Schools Offer Personal Attention

Every single school in Stone County is classified as rural, reflecting the county’s natural landscape. Schools are notably small with an average of only 230 students, though Mountain View Elementary is the largest with 491 students. This small-scale environment often translates to more individualized attention for every child.

School Overview

Total Schools

7

in Stone County

Reported Enrollment

1,613

7 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High3
Other0

1 School District in Stone County

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
1,613 students enrolled

7 Public Schools in Stone 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 7 of 7 matching schools

MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM. SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary491 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle369 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High319 students

TIMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

TIMBO, 72680 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary129 students

RURAL SPECIAL ELEM. SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

FOX, 72051 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary110 students

TIMBO HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

TIMBO, 72680 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High108 students

RURAL SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

FOX, 72051 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High87 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,285

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 Stone County?
Stone County has a school score of 57/100, 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 Stone County?
The high school graduation rate in Stone County is 92.0%, 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 Stone County spend per student?
Stone County spends $7,285 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 Stone County, Arkansas — FAQ

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

Stone County operates under a single school district that manages all seven public schools for its 1,613 students. The infrastructure is tailored to the area's geography, featuring three elementary, one middle, and three high schools. This unified system ensures a consistent curriculum and administrative approach across the entire county.

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

The Mountain View School District is the sole educational authority, serving every student in the county. With no charter schools in the area, the district focuses its efforts on maintaining the quality of its seven traditional public schools. This centralization creates a deep-rooted community connection between the schools and the residents.

What is the school experience like in Stone County?

Every single school in Stone County is classified as rural, reflecting the county’s natural landscape. Schools are notably small with an average of only 230 students, though Mountain View Elementary is the largest with 491 students. This small-scale environment often translates to more individualized attention for every child.

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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.