28 public schools serving approximately 14,813 students, in a county of 100,035 residents.
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
4,131 students · 8 districts in Garland County
Left bar is the racial makeup of Garland 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".
How many K-12 schools serve Garland County?
There are 28 public K-12 schools in Garland County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 14,813.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Garland County?
The county's public school system includes 13 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Garland County?
LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Garland County, serving approximately 4,131 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
What is the population of Garland County?
Garland County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 100,035, with a median age of 46. About 19.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Garland County?
Median household income in Garland County is $57,181, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Garland County?
Approximately 25.3% of adults 25 and older in Garland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Garland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.3% of students in Garland 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 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garland County schools?
Across Garland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Garland County?
Garland County residents are approximately 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Garland County is owner-occupied?
Garland County has about 52,760 housing units, of which roughly 69.4% are owner-occupied.
