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Ashley County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Ashley County totals about 3,317 students across 8 schools, an average of 415 per campus. Hamburg School District is the largest district. The level mix is 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Ashley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,317
-405 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 62%
% Hispanic
11%
was 10%
% Black
26%
was 26%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
18,429
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
3,317
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$44,266
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.8%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
4
1,544 students
Middle
2
789 students
High
2
984 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,697 students · 2 districts in Ashley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ashley 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
White
69%
Hispanic
6%
Black
24%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
60%
Hispanic
11%
Black
26%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Ashley County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 7 schools in Ashley County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CROSSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCrossettElementaryPK-04699·
HAMBURG HIGH SCHOOLHamburgHigh09-12508·
CROSSETT HIGH SCHOOLCrossettHigh09-12476·
CROSSETT MIDDLE SCHOOLCrossettMiddle05-08445·
NOBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHamburgElementaryPK-02416·
HAMBURG MIDDLE SCHOOLHamburgMiddle06-08344·
ALLBRITTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHamburgElementary03-05293·
PORTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPortlandElementaryPK-05136·

Cities in Ashley County

Hamburg4 schoolsCrossett3 schoolsPortland1 school

About Ashley County

Across the thinly populated Arkansas county of Ashley County of about 18,429 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 3,317 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $44,266, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 16% noticeably below the Arkansas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Ashley County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,544 students), 2 middle schools (789), and 2 high schools (984).

The largest single district in Ashley County is HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 1,697 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,317 students, shrank 11% from the 3,722 reported in SY 2017-18. Ashley County now counts 8 public schools, up from 7 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Ashley County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Ashley County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Ashley County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,317.
How many high schools are in Ashley County?
Ashley County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 984 students.
How many middle schools are in Ashley County?
Ashley County, Arkansas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 789 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ashley County?
Ashley County, Arkansas has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,544 students.
What is the largest school district in Ashley County?
HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Ashley County, serving approximately 1,697 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Ashley County?
Ashley County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 18,429, with a median age of 43. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ashley County?
Median household income in Ashley County is $44,266, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 16.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ashley County?
Approximately 12.8% of adults 25 and older in Ashley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ashley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.8% of students in Ashley County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashley County schools?
Across Ashley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.

Ashley County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data