Total enrollment
1,883
+112 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Izard County
Arkansas · Public K-12
The 8 public K-12 schools in Izard County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high), with combined enrollment around 1,883.
7-year change in Izard County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,883
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,405
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.5%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
915 students
Middle
1
193 students
High
4
775 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
839 students · 4 districts in Izard County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Izard 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+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.2%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.8% under 18
Test scores in Izard County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Melbourne | Elementary | PK-06 | 458 | · |
| MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL | Melbourne | High | 07-12 | 381 | · |
| IZARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Violet Hill | Elementary | PK-04 | 286 | · |
| IZARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL | Brockwell | High | 09-12 | 218 | · |
| IZARD COUNTY CONS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Brockwell | Middle | 05-08 | 193 | · |
| CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL | Calico Rock | High | 07-12 | 176 | · |
| CALICO ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Calico Rock | Elementary | KG-06 | 171 | · |
| OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER | Melbourne | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Izard County
About Izard County
Izard County is a compact Arkansas county of about 14,009 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,883 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,405, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Arkansas median.
For a sense of the school types, Izard County comprises 3 elementary schools (915 students), 1 middle school (193), and 4 high schools (775).
MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 839 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,883 students, increased 6% from the 1,771 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Izard County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Izard County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data