For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,028 students in Pocahontas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pocahontas School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,028 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pocahontas School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
16 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
1%
20%
# White Students
1,594 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
262 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
13%
1%
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
164
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,631 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,631
$13,010
Spending / Student
$12,540
$12,922
Best Pocahontas School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2405 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: 7-9
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: 4-6
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Stadium Dr
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: 10-12
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
1707 Highland
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: PK-3
| 639 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,028 students.
What is the rank of Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District is ranked #176 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas School District?
79% of Pocahontas School District students are White, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Pocahontas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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