For the 2023-24 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 994 students in Searcy County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Searcy County, AR are Marshall Elementary School, Leslie Intermediate School and St. Joe K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Searcy County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W College St
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3333
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3333
Grades: PK-3
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Leslie Intermediate School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Elm St
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Grades: 4-6
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
St. Joe K-12 School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 S Hwy 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
950 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Ark College Secondary Center
Vocational School
1515 Pioneer Dr
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 391-3513
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 391-3513
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Vocational Center
Vocational School
330 Oak St
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-6111
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Searcy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 1 Box 100
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
250 Hwy 65 S
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
250 Hwy 65 S
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Searcy County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Searcy County, AR include Marshall Elementary School, Leslie Intermediate School and St. Joe K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in Searcy County, AR?
6 public schools are located in Searcy County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy County, AR?
Searcy County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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