Total enrollment
1,660
-21 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
Fulton County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Parents in Fulton County researching K-12 options have 6 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,660 (3 elementary and 3 high).
7-year change in Fulton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,660
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,241
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.0%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
901 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
759 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
810 students · 3 districts in Fulton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fulton 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+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Fulton County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 50.0%
- SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 45.2%
- SALEM HIGH SCHOOL· 39.7%
- MAMMOTH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL· 35.3%
- MAMMOTH SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 34.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- VIOLA HIGH SCHOOL· 27.3%
- MAMMOTH SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 34.0%
- MAMMOTH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL· 35.3%
- SALEM HIGH SCHOOL· 39.7%
- SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 45.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Salem | Elementary | KG-06 | 434 | · |
| SALEM HIGH SCHOOL | Salem | High | 07-12 | 376 | · |
| MAMMOTH SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Mammoth Spring Ar | Elementary | PK-06 | 274 | · |
| MAMMOTH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL | Mammoth Spring | High | 07-12 | 198 | · |
| VIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Viola | Elementary | KG-06 | 193 | · |
| VIOLA HIGH SCHOOL | Viola | High | 07-12 | 185 | · |
Cities in Fulton County
About Fulton County
Across the thinly populated Arkansas county of Fulton County of about 12,302 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,660 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $42,241 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 19% below the Arkansas median.
In terms of grade levels, Fulton County spans 3 elementary schools (901 students), and 3 high schools (759).
The largest single district in Fulton County is SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 810 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,681 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,660 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Fulton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data