Total enrollment
1,291
-43 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Cleveland County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Parents in Cleveland County researching K-12 options have 4 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,291 (2 elementary and 2 high).
4-year change in Cleveland County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cleveland County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.8% | #22 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,291 | #64 of 68 | #2,583 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #65 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #42 of 65 | #554 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 63.8% | #53 of 68 | #946 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.9% | #41 of 66 | #1,657 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
7,453
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,291
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,794
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.8%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
716 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
575 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
741 students · 2 districts in Cleveland County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cleveland 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Cleveland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 40.5%
- WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 33.3%
- RISON HIGH SCHOOL· 32.2%
- WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL· 25.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Rison | Elementary | PK-06 | 427 | · |
| RISON HIGH SCHOOL | Rison | High | 07-12 | 314 | · |
| WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Rison | Elementary | KG-06 | 289 | · |
| WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL | Rison | High | 07-12 | 261 | · |
Cities in Cleveland County
About Cleveland County
Cleveland County is a rural-scale Arkansas county of about 7,453 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,291 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $54,794, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Cleveland County spans 2 elementary schools (716 students), and 2 high schools (575).
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 741 students across Cleveland County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Cleveland County has fell 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,334 students to 1,291.
On this page, the community for Cleveland County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data