Stone County Schools & Education
Stone County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Stone County
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
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 dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 491 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 369 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 319 |
| TIMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | TIMBO, 72680Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 129 |
| RURAL SPECIAL ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOX, 72051Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 110 |
| TIMBO HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | TIMBO, 72680Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 108 |
| RURAL SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT | FOX, 72051Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 87 |
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM. SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560 / Rural: Remote
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560 / Rural: Remote
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, 72560 / Rural: Remote
TIMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
TIMBO, 72680 / Rural: Remote
RURAL SPECIAL ELEM. SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOX, 72051 / Rural: Remote
TIMBO HIGH SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
TIMBO, 72680 / Rural: Remote
RURAL SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOX, 72051 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,285
State avg $6,160
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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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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.