Best Schools in Mississippi County, AR
Mississippi County, AR has 27 public schools (10 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,994 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Mississippi County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mississippi County, AR
The top high schools in Mississippi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Armorel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armorel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Buffalo Is. Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Is. Central Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 338 Students
3. Manila High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manila School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 466 Students
4. Gosnell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gosnell School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 612 Students
5. East Poinsett Co. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Poinsett Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 276 Students
6. Academies At Rivercrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
7. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 850 Students
8. Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 134 Students
9. Osceola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
10. Blytheville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blytheville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mississippi County, AR
The top middle schools in Mississippi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rivercrest Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 193 Students
2. Marion Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 970 Students
3. Blytheville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blytheville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 324 Students
4. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mississippi County, AR
The top elementary schools in Mississippi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Armorel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armorel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
2. Manila Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manila School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
3. Gosnell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gosnell School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 561 Students
4. Buffalo Is. Central East Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo Is. Central Sch. Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
5. Rivercrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 609 Students
6. Tyronza Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Poinsett Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 181 Students
7. Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Delta Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
8. Osceola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 307 Students
9. Blytheville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blytheville School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 366 Students
10. Lepanto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Poinsett Co. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mississippi County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mississippi County, AR has a total population of 40,685 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mississippi County, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mississippi County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mississippi County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mississippi County, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mississippi County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mississippi County, AR
How many schools are in Mississippi County, AR?
Mississippi County, AR has 27 public schools: 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,994 students in total.
How do schools in Mississippi County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Mississippi County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Mississippi County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mississippi County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mississippi County
7 places in Mississippi County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Blytheville (6)
- Osceola (3)
- Wilson (3)
- Armorel (2)
- Gosnell (2)
- Manila (2)
- Leachville (1)
School districts (3)
- Blytheville School District (4 schools)
- Osceola School District (3 schools)
- Rivercrest School District (3 schools)