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Bradley County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Bradley County's public-school footprint spans 7 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,865, the largest district being Warren School District. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Bradley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,865
-240 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 44%
% Hispanic
28%
was 25%
% Black
30%
was 30%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,208
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,865
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$41,476
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.3%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
846 students
Middle
1
331 students
High
3
688 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WARREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,440 students · 2 districts in Bradley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bradley 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
54%
Hispanic
16%
Black
26%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
28%
Black
30%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.5% under 18

Test scores in Bradley County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 6 schools in Bradley County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WARREN HIGH SCHOOLWarrenHigh09-12480·
WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWarrenElementaryKG-03412·
WARREN MIDDLE SCHOOLWarrenMiddle06-08331·
HERMITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHermitageElementaryPK-06217·
THOMAS C BRUNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWarrenElementary04-05217·
HERMITAGE HIGH SCHOOLHermitageHigh07-12208·
SEACBEC (WARREN)WarrenHigh09-120·

Cities in Bradley County

Warren5 schoolsHermitage2 schools

About Bradley County

Bradley County is a small county of about 10,208 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,865 students across 7 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $41,476, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% below the Arkansas median.

For a sense of the school types, Bradley County is built around 3 elementary schools (846 students), 1 middle school (331), and 3 high schools (688).

The largest single district in Bradley County is WARREN SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 1,440 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Bradley County has declined 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,105 students to 1,865. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 44% to 38%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bradley County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bradley County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Bradley County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,865.
How many high schools are in Bradley County?
Bradley County, Arkansas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 688 students.
How many middle schools are in Bradley County?
Bradley County, Arkansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 331 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bradley County?
Bradley County, Arkansas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 846 students.
What is the largest school district in Bradley County?
WARREN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Bradley County, serving approximately 1,440 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Bradley County?
Bradley County has roughly 10,208 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Bradley County?
Median household income in Bradley County is $41,476, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 17.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bradley County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Bradley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bradley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.3% of students in Bradley County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bradley County schools?
Across Bradley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data