Total enrollment
1,327
-47 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Nevada County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Nevada County's public schools total 5 across the county, with enrollment of about 1,327 and Prescott School District the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Nevada County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 54%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
34%
was 38%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,327
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,886
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
589 students
Middle
1
242 students
High
2
496 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT
901 students · 2 districts in Nevada County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Nevada 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+
13.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Nevada County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 26.0%
- NEVADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 24.8%
- Prescott Junior High School· 21.6%
- PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL· 20.0%
- NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL· 14.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Prescott | Elementary | PK-04 | 363 | · |
| PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL | Prescott | High | 09-12 | 296 | · |
| Prescott Junior High School | Prescott | Middle | 05-08 | 242 | · |
| NEVADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Rosston | Elementary | KG-06 | 226 | · |
| NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL | Rosston | High | 07-12 | 200 | · |
Cities in Nevada County
About Nevada County
In Arkansas, Nevada County is a sparse county of about 8,159 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 1,327 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,886, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Nevada County comprises 2 elementary schools (589 students), 1 middle school (242), and 2 high schools (496).
PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 901 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 3%: 1,374 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,327 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Nevada County gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment fell from 38% to 34%.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data