For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,716 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Poinsett County, AR are Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Tyronza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poinsett County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Poinsett County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Poinsett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weiner Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
319 Garfield Street
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 N School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 3-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 S. Illinois
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2413
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2413
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Normandy
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pine Grove Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(501) 682-1144
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 8-11 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
East Poinsett County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Trumann Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Pine Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Gr: 4-7 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Trumann High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W. Main
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Gr: 8-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 St. Francis
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2891
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Trumann Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Willow
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Gr: K-3 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
221 N Pine Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Gr: PK | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poinsett County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Poinsett County, AR include Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Tyronza Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Poinsett County?
13 public schools are located in Poinsett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Poinsett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Poinsett County include: Trumann High School vs. Harrisburg High School, East Poinsett County High School vs. Harrisburg High School, Trumann High School vs. East Poinsett County High School
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