For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,011 students in Grant County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, AR are Poyen Elementary School, Sheridan Middle School and Sheridan Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poyen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Poyen, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rock
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3813
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Skyline
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-7488
Grades: 3-5
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3131
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 Church Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-3232
Grades: 9
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, AR include Poyen Elementary School, Sheridan Middle School and Sheridan Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grant County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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