For the 2023-24 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 10,142 students in Pope County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pope County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pope County, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Center Valley Elem. School and Pottsville Middle Grade. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Pope County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Center Valley Elem. School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Pottsville Middle Grade
Math: 70% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Grades: 4-6
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Pottsville Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
87 South B St
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Grades: PK-3
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Dover Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Pine Hill Rd
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
Dover Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 College St
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Pottsville Junior High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Grades: 7-9
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Russellville Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 831 students
Rank: #99.
Russellville Intermediate School
Math: 47% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Grades: 5-6
| 398 students
Rank: #1010.
Russellville Jr. High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 886 students
Rank: #1111.
Atkins Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1212.
Dwight Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Grades: K-4
| 226 students
Rank: #1313.
Pottsville High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Grades: 10-12
| 388 students
Rank: #1414.
London Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
154 School St
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Rank: #1515.
Russellville High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2203 S Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #1616.
Hector Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #1717.
Dover High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1818.
Atkins Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #1919.
Atkins High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 Ave Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Crawford Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Parker Rd
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Oakland Heights Elem. School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Rank: #2222.
Hector High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
Vocational School
215 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Russellville, AR 72801
(844) 804-2628
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pope County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Pope County, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Center Valley Elem. School and Pottsville Middle Grade.
How many public schools are located in Pope County, AR?
23 public schools are located in Pope County, AR.
What percentage of students in Pope County, AR go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pope County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County, AR?
Pope County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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