| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Schools | Fayetteville | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 10,560 | 16 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elkins School District | Fayetteville | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,404 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Farmington School District | Fayetteville | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2,685 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Prairie Grove School District | Prairie Grove | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,207 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Springdale School District | Springdale | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 22,745 | 29 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lincoln School District | Canehill | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,122 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Greenland Public Schools | West Fork | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 767 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 41,490 students across 64 schools. The largest is Springdale School District with 22,745 students. Districts here average 7.1/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Arkansas
Washington County has 7 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Fayetteville Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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