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Clark County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Public schools in Clark County, Arkansas total 7, with combined enrollment of about 2,902 students against a county population of 21,125. That breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Clark County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,494
-85 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 52%
% Hispanic
11%
was 11%
% Black
32%
was 34%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
21,125
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,902
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,034
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.6%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
1,556 students
Middle
1
560 students
High
2
786 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,285 students · 2 districts in Clark County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clark 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
70%
Hispanic
6%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
10%
Black
33%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
32
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Clark County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 5 schools in Clark County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLArkadelphiaElementaryPK-04783·
GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOLArkadelphiaMiddle05-08560·
ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOLArkadelphiaHigh09-12534·
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARYArkadelphiaElementaryKG-02408·
CABE ELEMENTARYGurdonElementaryPK-06365·
GURDON HIGH SCHOOLGurdonHigh07-12252·
CABE MIDDLE SCHOOLGurdonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Clark County

Arkadelphia4 schoolsGurdon3 schools

About Clark County

Clark County is a sparse county of about 21,125 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,902 students across 7 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $52,034 a year, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%.

On the school-mix side, Clark County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,556 students), 1 middle school (560), 2 high schools (786), and 1 combined or other schools.

ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,285 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Clark County has shrank 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,579 students to 2,494. The school count fell from 8 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clark County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Arkansas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,902 students.
How many high schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 786 students.
How many middle schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Arkansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 560 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Arkansas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,556 students.
What is the largest school district in Clark County?
ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Clark County, serving approximately 2,285 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Clark County?
Clark County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 21,125, with a median age of 32. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clark County?
Median household income in Clark County is $52,034, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clark County?
Approximately 26.2% of adults 25 and older in Clark County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clark County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.6% of students in Clark 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 Clark County schools?
Across Clark County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data