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Little River County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Little River County is a Arkansas county whose public-school system spans 5 campuses and approximately 1,768 students. Median household income runs about $53,344. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Little River County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,768
-148 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 65%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
21%
was 23%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,768
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,344
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.8%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
894 students
Middle
1
278 students
High
2
596 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,281 students · 2 districts in Little River County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Little River 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
72%
Hispanic
4%
Black
19%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
6%
Black
21%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Little River County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 5 schools in Little River County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAshdownElementaryKG-05621·
ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOLAshdownHigh09-12382·
ASHDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLAshdownMiddle06-08278·
OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLForemanElementaryKG-06273·
FOREMAN HIGH SCHOOLForemanHigh07-12214·

Cities in Little River County

Ashdown3 schoolsForeman2 schools

About Little River County

Little River County is a compact county of about 11,821 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,768 students across 5 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,344 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Little River County covers 2 elementary schools (894 students), 1 middle school (278), and 2 high schools (596).

ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,281 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 8%: 1,916 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,768 in SY 2024-25. Little River County now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Little River County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Little River County?
Little River County, Arkansas has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,768 students.
How many high schools are in Little River County?
Little River County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 596 students.
How many middle schools are in Little River County?
Little River County, Arkansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 278 students.
How many elementary schools are in Little River County?
Little River County, Arkansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 894 students.
What is the largest school district in Little River County?
ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Little River County, serving approximately 1,281 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Little River County?
Little River County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 11,821, with a median age of 43. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Little River County?
Median household income in Little River County is $53,344, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Little River County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Little River County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Little River County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.8% of students in Little River 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 Little River County schools?
Across Little River County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data