Top Rankings
Pocahontas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,971 students in Pocahontas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pocahontas School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,971 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pocahontas School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
75%
57%
% Hawaiian
14%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$7,224 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$7,337 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,026
$14,739
Spending / Student
$11,365
$14,969
Best Pocahontas School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2864 Thomasville
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: PK-3 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 North Park Street
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 4-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Stadium Drive
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 10-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2405 North Park Street
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 7-9 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,971 students.
What is the rank of Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District is ranked #183 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas School District?
75% of Pocahontas School District students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Pocahontas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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