County program record

Searcy County, Arkansas

5 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Arkansas gifted and talented program requirements

Arkansas requires each district to identify gifted and talented students and provide educational opportunities appropriate to their abilities under state program-approval standards.

What this means for families: Every district must maintain identification procedures and appropriate opportunities, but local program names, referral calendars, grouping, and service schedules differ.

Coverage
K–12 in every school district
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Searcy County School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Ozark Mountain School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Gifted and Talented Referral Form Gifted and Talented Teacher Observation Gifted and Talented Appeals Procedure of Placement Decisions Ozark Mountain School District Gifted and Talented Program .

How services work: Joe Elementary Western Grove Elementary Ozark Mountain High School About About OMSD Administration Staff Digital Learning Enrollment School Board Transcript Request Curriculum Gifted and Talented OMSD Dyslexia Program Resources Free & Reduced Lunch Forms Internet Links Military Family Information OMSD Employees Other Athletics Calendar Contact District News Employment eSchool Menus State Required Information District 870.288.1112 250 US-65 St Joe, AR 72675 St.

How students are identified: Gifted and Talented Referral Form Gifted and Talented Teacher Observation Gifted and Talented Appeals Procedure of Placement Decisions Ozark Mountain School District Gifted and Talented Program .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Yellville-Summit School District

Gifted and Talented Education

One way student needs are met is through our Gifted and Talented Program.

How services work: Digital Learning Dyslexia Services Special Education Gifted & Talented Faculty/Staff Show submenu for Faculty/Staff .

How students are identified: Identified students in grades 7-12 are served through differentiation in their secondary content classes, honors courses, acceleration in our math department, and the opportunity to take concurrent credit college courses or Advanced Placement courses.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Hector School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Mountain View School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 500.09 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 144.22 sq miLocal program reviewed
  3. 16.85 sq miLocal program reviewed
  4. Hector School DistrictNCES LEA 0507620
    3.5 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 1.22 sq miState framework reviewed
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