For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 485 students in Searcy County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Searcy County, AR are Leslie Intermediate School and Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Searcy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Elm St
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Grades: 4-6
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W College St
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3333
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3333
Grades: K-3
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 South Hwy 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Grades: K-6
| 85 students
Searcy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 1 Box 100
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
250 Hwy 65 S
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
250 S Hwy 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Searcy County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Searcy County, AR include Leslie Intermediate School and Marshall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Searcy County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Searcy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy County?
Searcy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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