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East Poinsett County High School

Public Grades 7-12

29^th

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of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 90% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto, AR, is a small rural school serving 266 students in grades 7-12, and it has achieved a remarkable turnaround, jumping from a middling state rank to the 90th percentile (29th out of 293 high schools) in the 2025-2026 school year.

This school now stands out as a top performer in the region, far outpacing its neighbors. For example, while Riverside High School ranks 74th in the state (75th percentile), East Poinsett County is now ranked 29th. Its test scores are exceptional: 49.6% of students are proficient in Reading (compared to the state average of 40.4%), and 59.4% are proficient in Biology (well above the state average of 42.7%). The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 94.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, which is notably better than Trumann High School's 3.5% dropout rate. What makes this success even more impressive is that the school achieves these results with efficient spending of $12,912 per student, far less than Osceola High School's $27,946 per student, which yields much lower academic outcomes.

The school's dramatic improvement is a central story: after years of low performance, it has become a beacon of success in a region where many schools struggle. Despite a high percentage of students from low-income families (67.29% eligible for free or reduced lunch), East Poinsett County outperforms schools with lower poverty rates, like Bay High School. While the school excels in general Mathematics (50.7% proficient), there is room for growth in Algebra (29% proficient, below the state average of 36.9%). Overall, this school is a model of effective improvement, achieving elite academic results in a rural, high-poverty setting where many neighboring schools continue to struggle.

266

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,912

Per pupil spending ?

67.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 S School St
Lepanto, AR 72354

(870) 475-2331

District: East Poinsett County School District

Feeder schools for East Poinsett County High School:

Elementary:	Lepanto Elementary School
	Tyronza Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

African American:

12.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Arkansas high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 52 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg38%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

98^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

29^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 53 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

81^st of 251East Poinsett County School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	98 of 327	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	44.7	189 of 324	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.4	77 of 335	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	52.6	168 of 330	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	174 of 318	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.5	171 of 330	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	186 of 319	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.1	193 of 318	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.7	152 of 315	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.5	170 of 312	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.6	57 of 275	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	65.4	97 of 280	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	42.3	183 of 278	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.2	221 of 265	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.5	208 of 264	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	52.1	139 of 254	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.5	175 of 240	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	25.0	193 of 223	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	9.5	211 of 225	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	29.0	165 of 206	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	46.3	126 of 208	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	29 of 293	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	49.7	139 of 291	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	156 of 305	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.1	106 of 295	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	108 of 282	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	153 of 290	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.8	221 of 282	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.4	199 of 263	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	45.8	154 of 264	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.6	168 of 269	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.3	135 of 267	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	32.4	207 of 268	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	51.4	127 of 271	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	32.9	199 of 266	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	34.3	195 of 266	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	35.6	194 of 262	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.0	164 of 261	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.3	92 of 256	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.6	96 of 258	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	33.0	165 of 232	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology59%+17 vs state

Mathematics51%+7 vs state

Reading50%+9 vs state

English Language Arts44%+5 vs state

Science42%~ state avg

Geometry32%+6 vs state

Algebra29%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Poinsett County High School	Public	7-12	200 S School St	Lepanto	72354	Poinsett County	East Poinsett County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 475-2331	266	25	10.7	67.3%	202 (75.9%)	34 (12.8%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	78.9	29^th of 293 public high schools	90.1%		49.7	139^th of 291 public high schools	52.2%	110	48.6	38.9	35.1	55.9	44.4	51.3	36.1	44.8	67.7	49.6	43.2	58.3	50.7		29.0	29.0		32.3	32.3	35.1	50.0	42.5	61.3	59.4	$12,912	$932	$11,981
Marked Tree High School	Public	7-12	406 St. Francis	Marked Tree	72365	Poinsett County	Marked Tree School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 358-2891	228	22	10.3	72.4%	132 (57.9%)	76 (33.3%)	19 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	50.3	156^th of 293 public high schools	46.8%		45.4	160^th of 291 public high schools	45.0%	4	14.3	20.5	52.8	26.4	28.1	22.9	25.0	58.3	29.0	33.4	17.2	17.5	17.3		29.4	36.8		10.5	10.0	20.0	31.8	26.6	23.7	23.7	$16,500	$3,889	$12,612
Trumann High School	Public	8-12	1620 W. Main	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 483-5301	515	39	13.1	100.0%	364 (70.7%)	83 (16.1%)	42 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	41.7	183^rd of 293 public high schools	37.5%		23.4	243^rd of 291 public high schools	16.5%	60		18.1	34.6	32.9	27.4		22.8	38.3	39.8	32.5		21.2	20.4	40.0	11.9	18.5	23.8	9.1	11.7		31.5	30.5	31.8	32.6	$14,163	$1,634	$12,529
Academies At Rivercrest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1700 West State Highway 14	Wilson	72395	Mississippi County	Rivercrest School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 655-8111	351	60	5.8	100.0%	202 (57.5%)	102 (29.1%)	41 (11.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	41.7	182^nd of 293 public high schools	37.9%		41.4	178^th of 291 public high schools	38.8%	4	46.7	41.7	40.3	30.3	39.8	45.3	40.4	40.3	34.2	40.1	48.0	32.9	41.0	95.0	20.7	39.7	33.3	6.5	12.5	50.6	35.7	42.7	26.3	25.9	$17,266	$2,684	$14,581
Bay High School	Public	7-12	700 School Street	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3297	233	25	9.2	48.9%	210 (90.1%)	14 (6.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	42.2	181^st of 293 public high schools	38.2%		28.2	230^th of 291 public high schools	21.0%	49	38.6	26.5	25.8	33.3	30.9	43.2	33.9	25.7	30.3	33.9	38.6	43.5	41.1		40.0	42.9	27.3	14.3	18.7	54.6	32.0	42.2	42.4	42.4	$15,020	$850	$14,169
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	2007 Highway 18	Lake City	72437	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 237-4328	342	39	8.6	49.4%	313 (91.5%)	5 (1.5%)	18 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	66.8	74^th of 293 public high schools	74.7%		40.6	180^th of 291 public high schools	38.1%	106	49.0	29.6	36.2	48.3	40.5	56.6	32.8	43.1	58.6	47.4	35.9	18.3	27.5	41.7	5.4	14.3	27.8	20.0	22.4	50.9	24.6	36.8	62.5	62.9	$11,349	$949	$10,399
Buffalo Island Central High School	Public	7-12	803 West Drew	Monette	72447	Craighead County	Buffalo Island Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 486-5411	316	35	8.9	54.1%	245 (77.5%)	1 (0.3%)	65 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	51.9	145^th of 293 public high schools	50.5%		53.7	121^st of 291 public high schools	58.4%	24	54.4	45.4	36.0	42.6	44.3	50.0	36.4	38.0	35.2	39.7	69.6	76.6	72.4	78.6	22.2	40.5	21.1	3.8	10.6	47.8	43.2	45.5	46.3	46.3	$13,919	$1,148	$12,771
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	2800 W Semmes Ave	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-2192	254	49	5.2	98.8%	13 (5.1%)	223 (87.8%)	7 (2.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	19	256^th of 293 public high schools	12.6%		12.5	273^rd of 291 public high schools	6.2%	17			28.6	19.6	23.6			34.7	26.2	30.0					6.3	5.9	6.3	1.7	2.6				3.4	3.2	$27,946	$3,505	$24,440

Frequently Asked Questions about East Poinsett County High School

Is East Poinsett County High School a good school?

Yes. East Poinsett County High School ranks in the top 9.9% of Arkansas high schools.

What district is East Poinsett County High School in?

East Poinsett County School District

What schools feed into East Poinsett County High School?

East Poinsett County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lepanto Elementary School
Elementary : Tyronza Elementary School

How many students attend East Poinsett County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 266 students attended East Poinsett County High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Poinsett County High School?

Students at East Poinsett County High School are 76% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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