For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 872 students in Osceola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Osceola School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
872 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Osceola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
85%
19%
% White
6%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,313 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,211 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,313
$12,975
Spending / Student
$20,211
$12,887
Best Osceola School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Grandview
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Gr: PK-K | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Osceola School District?
Osceola School District manages 4 public schools serving 872 students.
What is the rank of Osceola School District?
Osceola School District is ranked #236 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola School District?
85% of Osceola School District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osceola School District?
Osceola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Osceola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,211 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
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