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 Elementary 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rural Special Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13237 Hwy 263
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Gr: K-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Timbo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23747 Hwy 263 N.
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Rural Special High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13237 Hwy 263
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Fox, AR 72051
(870) 363-4365
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Elementary Dr.
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3104
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3104
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 High School Dr.
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-4335
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-4335
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 High School Dr.
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3943
Mountain View, AR 72560
(870) 269-3943
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Timbo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23747 Hwy 263 N.
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 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 Elementary 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 43% (majority Black).
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