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Monroe County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Monroe County totals about 865 students across 4 schools, an average of 216 per campus. Clarendon School District is the largest district. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Monroe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
865
-160 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 36%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
65%
was 55%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
865
NCES CCD
Median income
$43,214
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
502 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
363 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
433 students · 2 districts in Monroe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe 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
53%
Hispanic
3%
Black
40%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
24%
Hispanic
5%
Black
65%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
23.6% under 18

Test scores in Monroe County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 4 schools in Monroe County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
C.B. PARTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBrinkleyElementaryPK-06262·
CLARENDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLClarendonElementaryPK-06240·
CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOLClarendonHigh07-12193·
BRINKLEY HIGH SCHOOLBrinkleyHigh07-12170·

Cities in Monroe County

Brinkley2 schoolsClarendon2 schools

About Monroe County

Across the thinly populated Arkansas county of Monroe County of about 6,589 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 865 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $43,214 a year, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Arkansas median.

For a sense of the school types, Monroe County is built around 2 elementary schools (502 students), and 2 high schools (363).

CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 433 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 16%: 1,025 students in SY 2017-18 versus 865 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 36% to 24%.

On allk12, the community for Monroe County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Arkansas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 865 students.
How many high schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Arkansas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 363 students.
How many elementary schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, Arkansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 502 students.
What is the largest school district in Monroe County?
CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Monroe County, serving approximately 433 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Monroe County?
Monroe County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 6,589, with a median age of 46. About 23.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Monroe County?
Median household income in Monroe County is $43,214, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Monroe County?
Approximately 12.7% of adults 25 and older in Monroe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Monroe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Monroe 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 Monroe County schools?
Across Monroe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Monroe County?
Monroe County residents are approximately 53% White, 3% Hispanic, 40% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data