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Polk County

Arkansas · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 3,149 students, in a county of 19,361 residents.

Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
3,149
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,191
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.6%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,745 students · 4 districts in Polk County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Polk 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
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.5% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MENA HIGH SCHOOLMenaHigh09-12498·
HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOLMenaElementary03-05435·
LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOLMenaElementaryPK-02429·
MENA MIDDLE SCHOOLMenaMiddle06-08375·
COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOLCoveHigh07-12374·
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMenaElementaryPK-06342·
ACORN HIGH SCHOOLMenaHigh07-12293·
WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWickesElementary03-06242·
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOLVandervoortElementaryKG-02153·
POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMYMenaHigh08-128·
UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTERMenaHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Polk County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Polk County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,149.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Polk County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Polk County?
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Polk County, serving approximately 1,745 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Polk County?
Polk County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 19,361, with a median age of 44. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Polk County?
Median household income in Polk County is $49,191, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Polk County?
Approximately 17.8% of adults 25 and older in Polk County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Polk County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.6% of students in Polk County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arkansas county average of 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Polk County schools?
Across Polk County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Polk County?
Polk County residents are approximately 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Polk County is owner-occupied?
Polk County has about 9,643 housing units, of which roughly 78.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data