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6.2avg / 10

East Poinsett Co. School Dist. School District

School District · Lepanto, Arkansas

Students: 553
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

553

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.2:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#140 of 245

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,823

+$417 vs Arkansas median

District size

553 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

The short answer

East Poinsett Co. School Dist. ranks #140 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. East Poinsett Co. School Dist.'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Poinsett Co. High School (7.3/10), Lepanto Elementary School (6.5/10), and Tyronza Elementary School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1East Poinsett Co. High School7.3 / 10
2Lepanto Elementary School6.5 / 10
3Tyronza Elementary School4.8 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About East Poinsett Co. School Dist.

East Poinsett Co. School Dist. is a Lepanto, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 553 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $12,823 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, East Poinsett Co. School Dist. demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Poinsett Co. High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, East Poinsett Co. School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in East Poinsett Co. School Dist., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency49.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency46.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in East Poinsett Co. School Dist. with test data.

Schools in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.

3 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Lepanto
Total Enrollment
553
Teachers (FTE)
54
District spending per student
$12,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?

East Poinsett Co. School Dist. has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?

The average composite rating for East Poinsett Co. School Dist. is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?

East Poinsett Co. School Dist.'s district-level spending was $12,823 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?

The average student-teacher ratio in East Poinsett Co. School Dist. is 10.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?

East Poinsett Co. High School is the highest-rated school in East Poinsett Co. School Dist. with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?

Across schools in East Poinsett Co. School Dist. with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East Poinsett Co. School Dist. compare to other districts in Arkansas?

East Poinsett Co. School Dist. has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
49.1%
ELA Proficiency
46.3%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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