For the 2025 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 42% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Poinsett County (2025)
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
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: K-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Normandy St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-harrisburg
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Trumann Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Pine Ave
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Trumann High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W Main St
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Marked Tree High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2891
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Trumann Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cedar St
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cedar Street
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Poinsett County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Gr: 5-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 42% (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. East Poinsett Co. High School, Harrisburg High School vs. East Poinsett Co. High School, East Poinsett Co. High School vs. Harrisburg High School
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