For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 925 students in Osceola, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Osceola, AR are Carroll Smith Elementary School, Osceola High School and Osceola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Osceola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Osceola, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Grades: 1-4
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Grades: 5-8
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students
Osceola, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 East Union
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-6861
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-6861
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1425 Ohlendorf Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
112 North School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Grades: 1-8
| 442 students
711 West Lee
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Osceola, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Osceola, AR include Carroll Smith Elementary School, Osceola High School and Osceola Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Osceola?
4 public schools are located in Osceola.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola?
Osceola public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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