The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

Searcy County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Searcy County operates 7 public K-12 schools across Arkansas, with a combined student body of roughly 896 and a county population near 7,859. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Searcy County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
896
-144 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,859
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
896
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$44,426
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.7%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
373 students
Middle
1
170 students
High
3
353 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
807 students · 3 districts in Searcy County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Searcy 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
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.3% under 18

Test scores in Searcy County

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

See all 4 schools in Searcy County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOLMarshallHigh07-12353·
MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMarshallElementaryPK-03284·
LESLIE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLLeslieMiddle04-06170·
ST. JOE ELEMENTARYWestern GroveElementaryKG-0689·
NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CENTERLeslieHigh09-120·
NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CENTERLeslieHigh09-120·
ST. JOE K-12 SCHOOLSt. JoeCombinedM-M··

Cities in Searcy County

Leslie3 schoolsMarshall2 schoolsSt. Joe1 schoolWestern Grove1 school

About Searcy County

In Arkansas, Searcy County is a low-population county of about 7,859 residents. 7 public schools across the county hosts about 896 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $44,426, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% below the Arkansas median.

In terms of grade levels, Searcy County comprises 2 elementary schools (373 students), 1 middle school (170), 3 high schools (353), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Searcy County is SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 807 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 896 students, shrank 14% from the 1,040 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Searcy County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Searcy County?
Searcy County, Arkansas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 896 students.
How many high schools are in Searcy County?
Searcy County, Arkansas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 353 students.
How many middle schools are in Searcy County?
Searcy County, Arkansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 170 students.
How many elementary schools are in Searcy County?
Searcy County, Arkansas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 373 students.
What is the largest school district in Searcy County?
SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Searcy County, serving approximately 807 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Searcy County?
Searcy County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 7,859, with a median age of 48. About 20.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Searcy County?
Median household income in Searcy County is $44,426, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Searcy County?
Approximately 15.0% of adults 25 and older in Searcy County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Searcy County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.7% of students in Searcy 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 Searcy County schools?
Across Searcy County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data