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Woodruff County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,079

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,160

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 38/100

State Score Position

#16

of 75 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Woodruff County

Measured School Summary

Woodruff County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.4%.

Funding Context

At $7,079 per pupil, Woodruff County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 34% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Woodruff 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.4%

1.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,079

$919 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

Woodruff 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.

Parent decision brief

What Woodruff 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

Woodruff 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

#16

of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

574 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

371 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

AUGUSTA 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 Woodruff County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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 Education Infrastructure in Woodruff County

Woodruff County operates a focused education system with 945 students spread across just two school districts. The county manages four total public schools, split evenly between two elementary and two high school campuses.

High Graduation Rates and Increased Investment

Local schools excel with a 91.4% graduation rate, outperforming both the state average of 90.3% and the national average of 87.0%. The county invests $7,079 per pupil, which significantly exceeds the state average expenditure of $6,160.

Two Districts Anchoring the Community

Education is centered in the McCrory School District, which enrolls 574 students, and the Augusta School District, which serves 371 students. All four schools are traditional public institutions, with no charter schools currently present.

Small Schools in a Purely Rural Setting

Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, offering a tight-knit and personal learning environment. With an average school size of just 236 students, the largest campus is McCrory Elementary School with 321 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Woodruff County

Reported Enrollment

945

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Woodruff County

MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
574 students

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
371 students

4 Public Schools in Woodruff 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 4 of 4 matching schools

MCCRORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCRORY, 72101 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary321 students

MCCRORY HIGH SCHOOL

MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCRORY, 72101 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High253 students

AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUSTA, 72006 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High186 students

AUGUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUSTA, 72006 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary185 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,079

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 Woodruff County?
Woodruff County has a school score of 51/100, 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 Woodruff County?
The high school graduation rate in Woodruff County is 91.4%, 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 Woodruff County spend per student?
Woodruff County spends $7,079 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 Woodruff County, Arkansas — FAQ

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

Woodruff County operates a focused education system with 945 students spread across just two school districts. The county manages four total public schools, split evenly between two elementary and two high school campuses.

How do schools in Woodruff County perform academically?

Local schools excel with a 91.4% graduation rate, outperforming both the state average of 90.3% and the national average of 87.0%. The county invests $7,079 per pupil, which significantly exceeds the state average expenditure of $6,160.

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

Education is centered in the McCrory School District, which enrolls 574 students, and the Augusta School District, which serves 371 students. All four schools are traditional public institutions, with no charter schools currently present.

What is the school experience like in Woodruff County?

Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, offering a tight-knit and personal learning environment. With an average school size of just 236 students, the largest campus is McCrory Elementary School with 321 students.

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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.