Osceola School District
School District · Osceola, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
925
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
925
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Evaluating Osceola School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Osceola School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Osceola Middle School
Osceola · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Osceola High School
Osceola · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carroll Smith Elementary Schoo
Osceola · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#213 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,389
+$5,983 vs Arkansas median
District size
925 students
Typical than Arkansas median
The short answer
Osceola School District ranks #213 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Osceola School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Osceola Middle School (6.2/10), Osceola High School (5.4/10), and Carroll Smith Elementary Schoo (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Osceola School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osceola Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Osceola High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Carroll Smith Elementary Schoo | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Osceola School District
Osceola School District is a Osceola, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 925 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. District-level spending was $18,389 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Osceola School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Osceola Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Osceola School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.1% and ELA proficiency of 26.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Osceola School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Osceola School District with test data.
Schools in Osceola School District
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Osceola
- Total Enrollment
- 925
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- District spending per student
- $18,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Osceola School District?
Osceola School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Osceola School District?
The average composite rating for Osceola School District is 5.1/10. 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 Osceola School District?
Osceola School District's district-level spending was $18,389 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 Osceola School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Osceola School District is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Osceola School District?
Osceola Middle School is the highest-rated school in Osceola School District with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Osceola School District?
Across schools in Osceola School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Osceola School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Osceola School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 4 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.9%
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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