For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,154 students in Scott County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, AR are Adventure Online Academy, Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott 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 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Grove St
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Walnut Ave
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4866
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4866
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Hwy 71 S
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Waldron High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
736 W Hwy 80
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #88.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-mansfield
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Johnny Cake Point Rd
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, AR include Adventure Online Academy, Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
8 public schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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