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2 schools in Cotter

Arkansas · Public K-12

Cotter, Arkansas hosts 2 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 698 students, broken out as 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Cotter

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
698
-38 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-06374
COTTER HIGH SCHOOLHigh07-12324

About Cotter

Public education in Cotter, Arkansas runs across 2 schools that educates roughly 698 students. By footprint, Cotter sits in the rural-scale bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Schools in Cotter average about 349 students each, 23% below the Arkansas norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 5%: 736 students in SY 2017-18 versus 698 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Cotter discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cotter?
Cotter, Arkansas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 698 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cotter?
Cotter has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cotter?
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in Cotter by enrollment, with approximately 374 students.
What school districts serve Cotter?
Cotter public schools are operated by COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Cotter cover?
Public schools in Cotter serve students from pre-K through grade 12.