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Randolph County

Arkansas · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,587 students, in a county of 18,838 residents.

Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,587
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,911
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.8%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,004 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
82%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
9%
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

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ALMA SPIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocahontasElementaryPK-03645·
POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLPocahontasMiddle07-09503·
M.D. WILLIAMS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLPocahontasMiddle04-06445·
POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOLPocahontasHigh10-12411·
MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMaynardElementaryPK-06343·
MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOLMaynardHigh07-12240·
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER CENTER (TOPPS)PocahontasHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Arkansas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,587 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Randolph County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Randolph County?
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Randolph County, serving approximately 2,004 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 67.8% of students in Randolph 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 Randolph County schools?
Across Randolph County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Randolph County?
Randolph County residents are approximately 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Randolph County is owner-occupied?
Randolph County has about 8,656 housing units, of which roughly 73.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data