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East Poinsett County School District

502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 553 students in East Poinsett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in East Poinsett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
553 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Poinsett County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#108 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
39%
38%
40%
37%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
12%
19%
% White
75%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,787 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,541 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,787
$13,136
Spending / Student
$15,541
$13,047

Best East Poinsett County School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Gr: K-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
412 S Main St
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Gr: 3-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
East Poinsett Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District manages 3 public schools serving 553 students.
What is the rank of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District is ranked #109 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Poinsett County School District?
75% of East Poinsett County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is East Poinsett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,541 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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