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Grant County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Grant County is a Arkansas county whose public-school system spans 6 schools and approximately 3,468 students. Median household income runs about $71,549. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Grant County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,468
+5 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Grant County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn ArkansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
39.9%#12 of 66N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,468#29 of 68#1,690 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#57 of 68N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.4:1#36 of 65#372 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
42.2%#67 of 68#1,999 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
23.7%#51 of 66#1,994 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
18,242
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
3,468
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,549
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.2%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
1,401 students
Middle
1
564 students
High
2
1,503 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,911 students · 2 districts in Grant County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant 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
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.1% under 18

Test scores in Grant County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.

See all 5 schools in Grant County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOLSheridanHigh09-121,239·
SHERIDAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSheridanElementary03-05585·
SHERIDAN MIDDLE SCHOOLSheridanMiddle06-08564·
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSheridanElementaryPK-02523·
POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPoyenElementaryPK-06293·
POYEN HIGH SCHOOLPoyenHigh07-12264·

Cities in Grant County

Sheridan4 schoolsPoyen2 schools

About Grant County

Grant County is a thinly populated Arkansas county of about 18,242 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 3,468 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,549, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 36% meaningfully above the Arkansas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Grant County spans 3 elementary schools (1,401 students), 1 middle school (564), and 2 high schools (1,503).

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,911 students across Grant County.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Grant County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,463 students to 3,468.

On this page, the community for Grant 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 Grant County?
Grant County, Arkansas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,468 students.
How many high schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,503 students.
How many middle schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Arkansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 564 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Arkansas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,401 students.
What is the largest school district in Grant County?
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Grant County, serving approximately 2,911 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Grant County?
Grant County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 18,242, with a median age of 41. About 21.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Grant County?
Median household income in Grant County is $71,549, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grant County?
Approximately 21.5% of adults 25 and older in Grant County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grant County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.2% of students in Grant 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 Grant County schools?
Across Grant County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data