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Miller County

Arkansas · Public K-12

16 public K-12 schools, roughly 6,217 students, one county, 42,360 residents. That is Miller County, Arkansas on the numbers. By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Miller County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,217
-527 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 56%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
37%
was 36%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
42,360
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
4 districts
Enrollment
6,217
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$48,836
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.3%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
8
2,775 students
Middle
4
1,676 students
High
4
1,766 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,830 students · 4 districts in Miller County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Miller 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
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
26%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
54%
Hispanic
4%
Black
37%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Miller County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 15 schools in Miller County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOLTexarkanaHigh09-121,092·
ARKANSAS MIDDLE SCHOOLTexarkanaMiddle06-08842·
FOUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFoukeElementaryPK-05514·
EDWARD D. TRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTexarkanaElementaryKG-05473·
COLLEGE HILL HARMONY LEADERSHIP ACADEMYTexarkanaElementaryKG-05391·
VERA KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTexarkanaElementaryKG-05373·
GENOA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTexarkanaElementaryKG-03365·
FOUKE HIGH SCHOOLFoukeHigh09-12349·
GARY E. COBB MIDDLE SCHOOLTexarkanaMiddle04-06303·
ALBERT J. MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLTexarkanaMiddle07-09287·
GENOA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLTexarkanaHigh10-12258·
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTexarkanaElementaryKG-05246·
PAULETTE SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOLFoukeMiddle06-08244·
NORTH HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOLTexarkanaElementaryKG-05243·
COLLEGE HILL PRE-K CENTERTexarkanaElementaryPK-PK170·
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF TEXARKANALittle RockHigh09-1267·

Cities in Miller County

Texarkana12 schoolsFouke3 schoolsLittle Rock1 school

About Miller County

Miller County is a low-population county of about 42,360 residents in Arkansas. Its public-school system hosts approximately 6,217 students across 16 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,836, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Arkansas median.

On the school-mix side, Miller County consists of 8 elementary schools (2,775 students), 4 middle schools (1,676), and 4 high schools (1,766).

TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,830 students across Miller County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,217 students, declined 8% from the 6,744 reported in SY 2017-18. Miller County now counts 16 public schools, up from 15 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Miller County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Miller County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Miller County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 6,217.
How many high schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Arkansas has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,766 students.
How many middle schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Arkansas has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,676 students.
How many elementary schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Arkansas has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,775 students.
What is the largest school district in Miller County?
TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Miller County, serving approximately 3,830 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Miller County?
Miller County has roughly 42,360 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Miller County?
Median household income in Miller County is $48,836, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Miller County?
Approximately 15.0% of adults 25 and older in Miller County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Miller County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.3% of students in Miller 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 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Miller County schools?
Across Miller County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.

Miller County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data