Osceola School District

2750 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 925 students in Osceola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Osceola School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
925 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Osceola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#241 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
38%
15%
40%
14%
36%
85-89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
85%
19%
% White
7%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,092 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,053 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,092
$13,132
Spending / Student
$19,053
$13,043

Best Osceola School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Grades: 1-4
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Grades: 5-8
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Osceola School District?
Osceola School District manages 4 public schools serving 925 students.
What is the rank of Osceola School District?
Osceola School District is ranked #240 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 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 Osceola School District?
85% of Osceola School District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osceola School District?
Osceola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Osceola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,053 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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