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Hempstead County

Arkansas · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 3,334 students, in a county of 19,508 residents.

Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
3,334
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,787
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.4%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,263 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
White
55%
Hispanic
15%
Black
29%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
32%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WM. JEFFERSON CLINTON PRIMARYHopeElementaryPK-06977·
HOPE HIGH SCHOOLHopeHigh09-12590·
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHopeElementaryKG-06328·
SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOLHopeHigh07-12293·
BLEVINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlevinsElementaryPK-06255·
HOPE ACADEMYHopeMiddle05-08217·
BERYL HENRY UPPER ELEM. SCHOOLHopeMiddle05-06214·
YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLHopeMiddle07-08211·
BLEVINS HIGH SCHOOLBlevinsHigh07-12195·
CREATIVE ACTION TEAM SCHOOLHopeHigh05-1254·
UA HOPE TEXARKANA TECHNICAL CENTERHopeHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Hempstead County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Hempstead County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,334.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hempstead County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Hempstead County?
HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Hempstead County, serving approximately 2,263 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County has roughly 19,508 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hempstead County?
Median household income in Hempstead County is $46,787, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 14.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hempstead County?
Approximately 16.3% of adults 25 and older in Hempstead County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hempstead County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 88.4% of students in Hempstead County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hempstead County schools?
Across Hempstead County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hempstead County?
Hempstead County residents are approximately 55% White, 15% Hispanic, 29% Black, 1% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hempstead County is owner-occupied?
Hempstead County has about 9,642 housing units, of which roughly 71.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data