For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 students in East Poinsett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in East Poinsett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
621 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East Poinsett County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
70 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
11%
19%
# White Students
476 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
32
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,058 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,058
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,839
$12,826
Best East Poinsett County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Grades: PK-2
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Tyronza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 S Main St
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Grades: 3-6
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
East Poinsett Co. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District manages 3 public schools serving 621 students.
What is the rank of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District is ranked #121 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Poinsett County School District?
77% of East Poinsett County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is East Poinsett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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