Serving 456 students in grades 7-9, Pocahontas Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pocahontas Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Pocahontas, AR, encompassing approximately 199.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocahontas Junior High School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Prepare Today for Tomorrow
School Rankings
Pocahontas Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocahontas Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
71%
57%
Hawaiian
15%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocahontas Junior High School's ranking?
Pocahontas Junior High School is ranked #723 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Junior High School?
456 students attend Pocahontas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pocahontas Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocahontas Junior High School?
Pocahontas Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Junior High School offer ?
Pocahontas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocahontas Junior High School part of?
Pocahontas Junior High School is part of Pocahontas School District.
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