For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 925 students in 72370, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72370, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 72370 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 72370, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72370, AR Public Schools (2025-26)
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
138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Osceola High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
72370, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1425 Ohlendorf Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
112 North School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 1-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
711 West Lee
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72370, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72370, AR include Carroll Smith Elementary School, Osceola Middle School and Osceola High School.
How many public schools are located in 72370?
4 public schools are located in 72370.
What is the racial composition of students in 72370?
72370 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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