Total enrollment
1,569
-29 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Stone County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Stone County hosts 7 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,569 Arkansas students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Stone County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Stone County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.4% | #14 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,569 | #60 of 68 | #2,443 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #51 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.3:1 | #2 of 65 | #5 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.7% | #8 of 68 | #121 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.1% | #65 of 66 | #2,545 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,568
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,569
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$40,943
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.7%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
707 students
Middle
1
335 students
High
3
527 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,569 students · 1 district in Stone County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stone County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.7% under 18
Test scores in Stone County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- RURAL SPECIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 41.6%
- TIMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 40.6%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 39.4%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL· 39.1%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL· 38.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- TIMBO HIGH SCHOOL· 14.1%
- RURAL SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL· 32.0%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL· 38.3%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL· 39.1%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 39.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Mountain View | Elementary | PK-04 | 497 | · |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Mountain View | High | 09-12 | 337 | · |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Mountain View | Middle | 05-08 | 335 | · |
| RURAL SPECIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Fox | Elementary | KG-06 | 112 | · |
| TIMBO HIGH SCHOOL | Timbo | High | 07-12 | 99 | · |
| TIMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Timbo | Elementary | PK-06 | 98 | · |
| RURAL SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL | Fox | High | 07-12 | 91 | · |
Cities in Stone County
About Stone County
In Arkansas, Stone County is a small county of about 12,568 residents. 7 public schools across the county instructs about 1,569 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $40,943, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 22% lower than the Arkansas median.
For a sense of the school types, Stone County is made up of 3 elementary schools (707 students), 1 middle school (335), and 3 high schools (527).
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,569 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Stone County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,598 students to 1,569.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Stone County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data