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Best Stone County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,606 students in Stone County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Stone County, AR are Rural Special Elem. School, Timbo Elementary School and Rural Special High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Stone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Special Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13237 Hwy 263
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Timbo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23747 Hwy 263 N
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Rural Special High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13237 Hwy 263
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elem. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Elementary Dr
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3104
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 High School Dr
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3443
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 High School Dr
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3943
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Timbo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23747 Hwy 263 N
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stone County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Stone County, AR include Rural Special Elem. School, Timbo Elementary School and Rural Special High School.
How many public schools are located in Stone County?
7 public schools are located in Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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