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Randolph County

Arkansas · Public K-12

In Randolph County, Arkansas, the public-school system rolls up to 7 schools and roughly 2,565 K-12 students, with county median household income around $50,911. The level mix is 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

4-year change in Randolph County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,565
+32 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Randolph County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn ArkansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
26.6%#54 of 66N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,565#47 of 68#1,986 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#59 of 68N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.8:1#16 of 65#105 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
76.3%#29 of 68#563 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
35.3%#40 of 66#1,642 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
18,838
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,565
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,911
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.3%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
1,044 students
Middle
2
858 students
High
3
663 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,971 students · 3 districts in Randolph County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Randolph 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
89%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
3%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
11%
Bachelor's+
12.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.5% under 18

Test scores in Randolph County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.

See all 6 schools in Randolph County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocahontasElementaryPK-03703·
POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLPocahontasMiddle07-09456·
POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOLPocahontasHigh10-12410·
POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocahontasMiddle04-06402·
MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMaynardElementaryPK-06341·
MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOLMaynardHigh07-12253·
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER CENTER (TOPPS)PocahontasHigh09-120·

Cities in Randolph County

Pocahontas5 schoolsMaynard2 schools

About Randolph County

Randolph County is a rural-scale Arkansas county of about 18,838 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,565 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,911, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

In terms of grade levels, Randolph County is built around 2 elementary schools (1,044 students), 2 middle schools (858), and 3 high schools (663).

POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,971 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 2,533 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,565 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Randolph County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Arkansas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,565 students.
How many high schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Arkansas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 663 students.
How many middle schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Arkansas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 858 students.
How many elementary schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Arkansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,044 students.
What is the largest school district in Randolph County?
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Randolph County, serving approximately 1,971 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Randolph County?
Randolph County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 18,838, with a median age of 40. About 24.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Randolph County?
Median household income in Randolph County is $50,911, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Randolph County?
Approximately 12.1% of adults 25 and older in Randolph County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Randolph County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.3% of students in Randolph 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 Randolph County schools?
Across Randolph County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data