Summary:
In zip code 72354, there is one high school, East Poinsett County High School, serving grades 7 through 12 in Lepanto, Arkansas, with 266 students.
East Poinsett County High School is a standout story of rapid improvement, rising from a 2-star rating in the 49th percentile to a 5-star rating in the 90th percentile over just two years. Despite 67.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school now outperforms state averages in English Language Arts (44.4% vs. 39.4%), Reading (49.6% vs. 40.4%), and Mathematics (50.7% vs. 44.1%). The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 94.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1 and per-student spending of $12,912. Particularly impressive is 10th-grade performance, where students dramatically exceed state averages in Reading (67.7% vs. 39.0%), English Language Arts (55.9% vs. 37.2%), and Biology (61.3% vs. 35.1%).
While the school excels in many areas, a notable weakness was a 6% proficiency rate in Geometry in 2024-2025, though this rebounded to 32.3% in 2025-2026, now exceeding the state average of 26.4%. Overall, East Poinsett County High School demonstrates that effective support can overcome socioeconomic challenges, making it a strong choice for families in the East Poinsett County School District.
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