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Sharp County

Arkansas · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,847 students, in a county of 17,773 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,847
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,637
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.4%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,612 students · 2 districts in Sharp County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sharp 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
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.4% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHardyElementaryPK-04594·
CAVE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCave CityElementaryPK-05576·
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOLHardyHigh09-12526·
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLHardyMiddle05-08492·
CAVE CITY HIGH CAREER & COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOLCave CityHigh09-12371·
CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER AND COLLEGIATE PREPARATORYCave CityMiddle06-08288·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Sharp County?
Sharp County, Arkansas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,847 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sharp County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Sharp County?
HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Sharp County, serving approximately 1,612 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sharp County?
Sharp County has roughly 17,773 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sharp County?
Median household income in Sharp County is $44,637, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sharp County?
Approximately 13.9% of adults 25 and older in Sharp County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sharp County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.4% of students in Sharp 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 72.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sharp County schools?
Across Sharp County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sharp County?
Sharp County residents are approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sharp County is owner-occupied?
Sharp County has about 9,525 housing units, of which roughly 78.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data