For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 553 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
553 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Poinsett County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 258 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
0.42
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
12%
19%
% White
75%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,787 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,541 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,787
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,541
$13,043
Best East Poinsett County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary 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: K-2
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Tyronza Elementary 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
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
East Poinsett Co. High 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
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District manages 3 public schools serving 553 students.
What is the rank of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District is ranked #119 out of 258 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?
75% of East Poinsett County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, 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 $15,541 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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