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Calhoun County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Calhoun County runs 3 public K-12 schools inside Arkansas, with the county population around 4,704. The mix is 1 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Calhoun County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
500
-104 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 69%
% Hispanic
5%
was 8%
% Black
23%
was 23%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
500
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,809
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.6%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
1
277 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
223 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 students · 2 districts in Calhoun County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Calhoun 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
74%
Hispanic
3%
Black
17%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
70%
Hispanic
5%
Black
23%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.2% under 18

Test scores in Calhoun County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 26.2%
  2. HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL· 17.7%

See all 2 schools in Calhoun County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHamptonElementaryPK-06277·
HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOLHamptonHigh07-12223·
SAU TECH CAREER CENTERCamdenHigh09-120·

Cities in Calhoun County

Hampton2 schoolsCamden1 school

About Calhoun County

Calhoun County is a compact county of about 4,704 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 500 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,809 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 27% noticeably above the Arkansas median.

In terms of grade levels, Calhoun County comprises 1 elementary school (277 students), and 2 high schools (223).

The largest single district in Calhoun County is HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 500 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 17%: 604 students in SY 2017-18 versus 500 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment shrank from 8% to 5%.

On this page, the community for Calhoun County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Arkansas has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 500 students.
How many high schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 223 students.
How many elementary schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Arkansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 277 students.
What is the largest school district in Calhoun County?
HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Calhoun County, serving approximately 500 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County has roughly 4,704 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Calhoun County?
Median household income in Calhoun County is $66,809, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Calhoun County?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Calhoun County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Calhoun County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.6% of students in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County schools?
Across Calhoun County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Calhoun County?
Calhoun County residents are approximately 74% White, 3% Hispanic, 17% Black, 0% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data