NE Arkansas school districts reporting COVID-19 cases
Published: Mar. 15, 2021 at 7:52 PM CDT|Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 5:20 PM CST
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Several schools in Northeast Arkansas continue to report positive COVID-19 cases among their students and faculty.
As of Thursday, Feb. 17, the following districts are reporting at least 5 active confirmed cases, according to the Arkansas Department of Health, or have otherwise communicated COVID cases on their campuses. These numbers do not include quarantine numbers unless otherwise noted:
Baxter County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU-Mountain Home | 0 | - | - | N/A |
| Mountain Home School District | 13 | 123 | 723 | 886 |
| Norfork School District | 0 | 11 | 43 | 58 |
Clay County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning School District | 0 | 10 | 140 | 159 |
| Piggott School District | 0 | 9 | 86 | 102 |
| Rector School District | 0 | 22 | 122 | 147 |
Cleburne County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord School District | 0 | 18 | 107 | 131 |
| Heber Springs School District | 5 | 49 | 372 | 446 |
| Quitman School District | 0 | 19 | 129 | 152 |
Craighead County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU-Newport, Jonesboro | 0 | 15 | 41 | 68 |
| Arkansas State University, Jonesboro | 0 | 39 | 115 | 155 |
| Bay School District | 0 | 15 | 82 | 100 |
| Blessed Sacrament, Jonesboro | 0 | 5 | 38 | 43 |
| Brookland School District | 0 | 42 | 368 | 443 |
| Buffalo Island Central School District | 0 | 20 | 132 | 162 |
| Jonesboro School District | 14 | 164 | 850 | 1,044 |
| Nettleton School District | 11 | 180 | 556 | 763 |
| Riverside School District | 0 | 18 | 97 | 117 |
| Westside Consolidated School District | 6 | 57 | 244 | 319 |
| Valley View School District | 0 | 41 | 259 | 314 |
Crittenden County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle School District | 0 | 18 | 45 | 64 |
| Marion School District | 13 | 147 | 714 | 933 |
| West Memphis School District | 6 | 70 | 384 | 487 |
Cross County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross County School District | 0 | 24 | 128 | 161 |
| Wynne School District | 5 | 84 | 458 | 560 |
Greene County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley’s Ridge Academy | 0 | 5 | 52 | 60 |
| Greene County Tech School District | 24 | 119 | 735 | 889 |
| Marmaduke School District | 0 | 36 | 157 | 209 |
| Paragould School District | 7 | 127 | 681 | 875 |
Independence County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville School District | 5 | 118 | 462 | 590 |
| Lyon College, Batesville | 0 | 13 | 27 | 91 |
| Midland School District | 0 | 22 | 103 | 130 |
| Southside School District | 6 | 46 | 364 | 428 |
| UACC at Batesville | 0 | - | - | 7 |
Izard County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Rock School District | 0 | 17 | 48 | 67 |
| Izard Co. Consolidated School District | 0 | 23 | 141 | 165 |
| Melbourne School District | 5 | 33 | 186 | 224 |
| Ozarka College, Melbourne | 0 | - | - | N/A |
Jackson County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Newport | 0 | - | - | N/A |
| Jackson Co. School District: | 5 | 43 | 218 | 274 |
| Newport School District | 0 | 57 | 242 | 308 |
Lawrence County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School District | 0 | 17 | 69 | 91 |
| Hoxie School District | 5 | 28 | 136 | 172 |
| Lawrence County School District | 5 | 49 | 255 | 320 |
Mississippi County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armorel School District | 0 | 16 | 74 | 94 |
| Blytheville School District | 0 | 63 | 219 | 292 |
| Gosnell School District | 0 | 65 | 232 | 316 |
| Manila School District | 0 | 18 | 149 | 183 |
| Osceola School District | 5 | 36 | 97 | 142 |
| Rivercrest School District | 0 | 38 | 246 | 300 |
Poinsett County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Poinsett County School District | 0 | 15 | 81 | 98 |
| Harrisburg School District | 6 | 60 | 198 | 280 |
| Marked Tree School District | 0 | 17 | 72 | 92 |
| Trumann School District | 6 | 53 | 313 | 390 |
Randolph County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Technical College, Pocahontas | 0 | - | - | N/A |
| Maynard School District | 0 | 10 | 51 | 65 |
| Pocahontas School District | 7 | 66 | 322 | 415 |
St. Francis County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City School District | 0 | 38 | 221 | 277 |
| Palestine-Wheatley School District | 0 | 12 | 197 | 214 |
Sharp County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City School District | 6 | 45 | 199 | 255 |
| Highland School District | 9 | 72 | 379 | 481 |
Stone County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View School District | 0 | 28 | 266 | 305 |
White County
| School | Active Cases | Cumulative Faculty/Staff Cases | Cumulative Student Cases | Cumulative Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Knob School District | 0 | 14 | 146 | 164 |
| Beebe School District | 0 | 38 | 461 | 516 |
| Bradford School District | 0 | 20 | 123 | 149 |
| Harding Academy, Searcy | 0 | 18 | 159 | 182 |
| Harding University in Searcy | 0 | 24 | 100 | 323 |
| Pangburn School District | 0 | 18 | 166 | 191 |
| Rose Bud School District | 0 | 35 | 148 | 189 |
| Searcy School District | 22 | 138 | 931 | 1,089 |
| White County Central School District | 0 | 43 | 181 | 234 |
Region 8 News will endeavor to update this list as data and information become available.
To help parents ensure their child’s safety, the Arkansas Department of Health provides a report each Monday and Thursday on educational institutions in the state with five or more cases reported.
The ADH report not only includes public and private school districts but also colleges and universities around the state.
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