For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 872 students in Osceola, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola, AR are Carroll Smith Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Osceola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Osceola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Osceola, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Grandview
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Gr: PK-K | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Osceola, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola, AR include Carroll Smith Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Osceola High School.
How many public schools are located in Osceola?
4 public schools are located in Osceola.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola?
Osceola public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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