Total enrollment
1,768
-114 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Little River County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Little River County is a Arkansas county whose public-school system spans 5 schools 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.
4-year change in Little River County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Little River County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.5% | #43 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,768 | #58 of 68 | #2,331 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #62 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #26 of 65 | #181 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 71.8% | #40 of 68 | #703 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.1% | #22 of 66 | #950 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
11,821
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,768
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 51.4%
- FOREMAN HIGH SCHOOL· 27.9%
- ASHDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 27.1%
- ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 26.4%
- ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOL· 17.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Ashdown | Elementary | KG-05 | 621 | · |
| ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOL | Ashdown | High | 09-12 | 382 | · |
| ASHDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Ashdown | Middle | 06-08 | 278 | · |
| OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Foreman | Elementary | KG-06 | 273 | · |
| FOREMAN HIGH SCHOOL | Foreman | High | 07-12 | 214 | · |
Cities in Little River County
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 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 6%: 1,882 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,768 in SY 2024-25.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data