Total enrollment
3,212
-274 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Hempstead County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Hempstead County's public schools total 11 across the county, with enrollment of about 3,212 and Hope School District the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Hempstead County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 37%
% Hispanic
26%
was 26%
% Black
32%
was 34%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
19,508
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
3,212
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,787
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.0%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
1,473 students
Middle
3
603 students
High
4
1,067 students
Combined / other
1
69 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,212 students · 4 districts in Hempstead County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hempstead 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+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.3% under 18
Test scores in Hempstead County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 40.8%
- WM. JEFFERSON CLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL· 35.8%
- SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL· 32.0%
- HOPE HIGH SCHOOL· 18.8%
- BLEVINS HIGH SCHOOL· 17.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM. JEFFERSON CLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL | Hope | Elementary | PK-06 | 929 | · |
| HOPE HIGH SCHOOL | Hope | High | 09-12 | 611 | · |
| SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hope | Elementary | PK-06 | 348 | · |
| SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL | Hope | High | 07-12 | 273 | · |
| HOPE ACADEMY OF PUBLIC SERVICE | Hope | Middle | 05-08 | 217 | · |
| BERYL HENRY UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hope | Middle | 05-06 | 198 | · |
| RANDY HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Blevins | Elementary | PK-06 | 196 | · |
| YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Hope | Middle | 07-08 | 188 | · |
| BLEVINS HIGH SCHOOL | Blevins | High | 07-12 | 183 | · |
| CREATIVE ACTION TEAM SCHOOL | Hope | Combined | 02-12 | 69 | · |
| UA HOPE TEXARKANA TECHNICAL CENTER | Hope | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Hempstead County
About Hempstead County
Hempstead County is a sparse Arkansas county of about 19,508 residents, home to 11 public schools and roughly 3,212 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,787 a year, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 11% lower than the Arkansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Hempstead County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,473 students), 3 middle schools (603), 4 high schools (1,067), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Hempstead County is HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 2,212 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Hempstead County has fell 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,486 students to 3,212. Over that span, Hempstead County gained 1 school, going from 9 to 10.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Hempstead County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Hempstead County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data