Can I use Washington County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Washington County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Washington County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Washington County?

Start with the 70 listed public schools and 11 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Washington County Schools & Education

Name: Washington County, Arkansas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Washington County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

87.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,307

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#55

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Washington County

Measured School Summary

Washington County faces educational challenges with a school score of 30/100 and a graduation rate of 87.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,307 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Washington 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

70 public schools and 11 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

30/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #55 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

87.8%

2.5 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,307

$147 above the state average

School coverage

11 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

Washington County has 70 public schools across 11 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Washington 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.

Large multi-district county

Washington County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#55

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

21,254 students

Elementary 16Middle 4High 2Other 5

27 listed schools in this county slice.

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

10,560 students

Elementary 9Middle 4High 2Other 1

16 listed schools in this county slice.

FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,685 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,207 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 29 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 Washington County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Washington 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 Massive and Diverse Education Hub

Washington County boasts an expansive education system with 70 schools serving 41,915 students across 11 districts. This includes a vast array of 34 elementary, 16 middle, and 14 high schools. As one of the largest systems in the state, it offers unmatched variety in academic programs and settings.

Springdale and Fayetteville Lead the Region

Springdale School District is a giant in the area, managing 29 schools and 22,745 students. Fayetteville School District also provides extensive options with 16 schools and over 10,000 students. The county features 8 charter schools, representing 11.4% of all campuses and offering significant alternative choices for families.

Urban Centers with Large-Scale Campuses

The county is primarily urban, with 38 schools located in city settings, but it also maintains 23 rural campuses. The average school size is quite large at 607 students, headlined by Fayetteville High School East with 2,685 students. Students here experience a high-energy, diverse environment with access to extensive extracurricular and academic resources.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Washington County

Reported Enrollment

41,915

70 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary34

Middle16

High14

Other6

11 School Districts in Washington County

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

2,685 students

PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

2,207 students

ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,404 students

HAAS HALL ACADEMY

4 schools

1,248 students

LINCOLN SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,122 students

WEST FORK SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

872 students

GREENLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

767 students

RESPONSIVE ED SOLUTIONS PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF SPRINGDALE

1 school

94 students

70 Public Schools in Washington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Washington County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EAST	Profile	FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	FAYETTEVILLE, 72701City: Small	9–12	High	2,685
HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72762City: Small	9–12	High	2,274
SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72764City: Small	10–12	High	2,158
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIONS	Profile	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72764Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Charter	2,116
OWL CREEK SCHOOL	Profile	FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	FAYETTEVILLE, 72704Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	1,024
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72762City: Small	8–9	Other	890
HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72762Rural: Fringe	6–7	Middle	786
HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72762City: Small	6–7	Middle	781
PRAIRIE GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL	Record	PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT	PRAIRIE GROVE, 72753Town: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	767
WOODLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	FAYETTEVILLE, 72703City: Small	7–8	Middle	752
MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	FAYETTEVILLE, 72703City: Small	5–6	Middle	746
SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72762City: Small	8–9	Other	744
GEORGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72764City: Small	8–9	Other	708
LINDA CHILDERS KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72764City: Small	PK–5	Primary	699
SONORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SONORA, 72764Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	663
FARMINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY	Record	FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT	FARMINGTON, 72730Suburb: Large	7–9	Middle	661
MONITOR ELEMENTARY	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72764Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	652
RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	FAYETTEVILLE, 72701City: Small	7–8	Middle	645
GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT	SPRINGDALE, 72764City: Small	PK–5	Primary	644
HOLCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT	FAYETTEVILLE, 72704City: Small	PK–4	Primary	643

FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EAST

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE, 72701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,685 students

HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72762 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,274 students

SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72764 / City: Small

Profile10–12High2,158 students

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIONS

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72764 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter2,116 students

OWL CREEK SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE, 72704 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–6Primary1,024 students

CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72762 / City: Small

Record8–9Other890 students

HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72762 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–7Middle786 students

HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72762 / City: Small

Record6–7Middle781 students

PRAIRIE GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL

PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PRAIRIE GROVE, 72753 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary767 students

WOODLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE, 72703 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle752 students

MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE, 72703 / City: Small

Record5–6Middle746 students

SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72762 / City: Small

Record8–9Other744 students

GEORGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72764 / City: Small

Record8–9Other708 students

LINDA CHILDERS KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72764 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary699 students

SONORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SONORA, 72764 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary663 students

FARMINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY

FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARMINGTON, 72730 / Suburb: Large

Record7–9Middle661 students

MONITOR ELEMENTARY

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72764 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary652 students

RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE, 72701 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle645 students

GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPRINGDALE, 72764 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary644 students

HOLCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE, 72704 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary643 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,307

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 Washington County?

Washington County has a school score of 30/100, which is a lower 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 Washington County?

The high school graduation rate in Washington County is 87.8%, 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 Washington County spend per student?

Washington County spends $6,307 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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