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Mississippi County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Mississippi County's school count of 22 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 6,930 students inside Arkansas, around 18% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.

7-year change in Mississippi County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,930
-1,185 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 48%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
42%
was 44%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
39,126
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
22
9 districts
Enrollment
6,930
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,548
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.6%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
10
3,901 students
Middle
4
676 students
High
8
2,353 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BLYTHEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,295 students · 9 districts in Mississippi County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mississippi 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
57%
Hispanic
5%
Black
34%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
7%
Black
42%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.9% under 18

Test scores in Mississippi County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 19 schools in Mississippi County ranked by score →

All schools (22)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
RIVERCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWilsonElementaryPK-06675·
GOSNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGosnellElementaryKG-06648·
MANILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLManilaElementaryPK-06601·
GOSNELL HIGH SCHOOLGosnellHigh07-12567·
MANILA HIGH SCHOOLManilaHigh07-12476·
BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLeachvilleElementaryPK-06404·
BLYTHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOLBlythevilleHigh09-12369·
ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOLWilsonHigh09-12351·
BLYTHEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOLBlythevilleElementaryPK-02343·
BLYTHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlythevilleElementary03-05307·
KIPP: BLYTHEVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORYBlythevilleElementaryKG-06292·
CARROLL SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOsceolaElementary01-04265·
OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOLOsceolaHigh09-12254·
ARMOREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlythevilleElementaryPK-06234·
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOLOsceolaMiddle05-08221·
ARMOREL HIGH SCHOOLBlythevilleHigh07-12204·
RIVERCREST JUNIOR HIGH PREPARATORY ACADEMYWilsonMiddle07-08179·
BLYTHEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLBlythevilleMiddle07-08172·
KIPP BLYTHEVILLE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOLBlythevilleHigh07-12132·
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOsceolaElementaryPK-KG132·
BLYTHEVILLE CHICKASAW PREPARATORY ACADEMY (BCPA)BlythevilleMiddle06-06104·
ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTERBurdetteHigh09-120·

Cities in Mississippi County

Blytheville9 schoolsOsceola4 schoolsWilson3 schoolsGosnell2 schoolsManila2 schoolsBurdette1 schoolLeachville1 school

About Mississippi County

Across the sparse Arkansas county of Mississippi County of about 39,126 residents, the public-school footprint covers 22 schools and about 6,930 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,548, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

Looking at the level breakdown, Mississippi County comprises 10 elementary schools (3,901 students), 4 middle schools (676), and 8 high schools (2,353).

BLYTHEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,295 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 15%: 8,115 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,930 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mississippi County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County, Arkansas has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,930 students.
How many high schools are in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County, Arkansas has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 2,353 students.
How many middle schools are in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County, Arkansas has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 676 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County, Arkansas has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,901 students.
What is the largest school district in Mississippi County?
BLYTHEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Mississippi County, serving approximately 1,295 students. The county contains 9 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mississippi County?
Mississippi County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 39,126, with a median age of 37. About 25.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mississippi County?
Median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548, above the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mississippi County?
Approximately 13.7% of adults 25 and older in Mississippi County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mississippi County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 83.6% of students in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County schools?
Across Mississippi County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.

Mississippi County school rankings

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