For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 441 students in Lepanto, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lepanto, AR are Lepanto Elementary School and East Poinsett County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lepanto, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lepanto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lepanto, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 N School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
East Poinsett County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lepanto, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lepanto, AR include Lepanto Elementary School and East Poinsett County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lepanto?
2 public schools are located in Lepanto.
What is the racial composition of students in Lepanto?
Lepanto public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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