East Poinsett County School District

502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 599 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 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
599 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Poinsett County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#108 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
39%
38%
40%
37%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%
(2022-23)
20.7%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
12%
19%
% White
76%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,574 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,347 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,574
$12,976
Spending / Student
$14,347
$12,888

Best East Poinsett County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
819 N School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
412 S. Main St.
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Gr: 3-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
East Poinsett County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District manages 3 public schools serving 599 students.
What is the rank of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District is ranked #109 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Poinsett County School District?
76% of East Poinsett County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is East Poinsett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,347 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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