For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,792 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Poinsett County, AR are Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg. 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 38%), 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Poinsett County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weiner Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Normandy St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: 3-6
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
East Poinsett Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Grades: 7-12
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Trumann High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W Main St
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Grades: 8-12
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Trumann Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cedar St
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Grades: K-4
| 588 students
Rank: #1111.
Trumann Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Pine Ave
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1212.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cedar Street
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Poinsett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
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 Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg.
How many public schools are located in Poinsett County, AR?
13 public schools are located in Poinsett County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County, AR?
Poinsett County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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