For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,639 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poinsett County, AR are Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Tyronza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poinsett County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poinsett County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poinsett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weiner Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
319 Garfield Street
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 N School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 S. Main St.
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Gr: 3-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 S. Illinois
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2413
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2413
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Normandy
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Trumann Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Pine Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Gr: 4-7 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Trumann Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Willow
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Gr: K-3 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Poinsett County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poinsett County, AR include Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Tyronza Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poinsett County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Poinsett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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