Located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, the small town of Strawberry has a population of just over 600 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, the local schools offer a high quality education. Lawrence County is served by two school districts: The Hillcrest School District and the Walnut Ridge Public School District. Both districts have received high ratings from GreatSchools, with Hillcrest receiving an overall rating of 8/10 and Walnut Ridge receiving a 9/10. The local schools provide a range of educational services including advanced placement courses and extracurricular activities such as art, music, theater, and athletics. There is also a public library in Strawberry that serves as an educational resource for students and community members alike. All in all, Strawberry provides excellent educational opportunities to its residents despite its small size.
Strawberry (zip 72469) schools spend $12,263 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 12 pupils per teacher, 284 students per librarian, and 426 children per counselor.