For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,609 students in Randolph County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, AR are Pocahontas Junior High School, Pocahontas Upper Elem. School and Maynard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maynard High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Campus Dr
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-2210
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-2210
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
Maynard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hwy 328 W
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-2595
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-2595
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black River Technical College
Vocational School
1410 Highway 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1707 Highland
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: PK-3
| 639 students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 82
Reyno, AR 72462
(870) 769-2470
Reyno, AR 72462
(870) 769-2470
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
P.o. Box 82
Biggers, AR 72413
(870) 769-2480
Biggers, AR 72413
(870) 769-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
5749 Oak Ridge Rd
Ravenden Springs, AR 72460
(870) 869-2479
Ravenden Springs, AR 72460
(870) 869-2479
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
5749 Oak Ridge Rd
Ravenden Springs, AR 72460
(870) 869-2479
Ravenden Springs, AR 72460
(870) 869-2479
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Randolph County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, AR include Pocahontas Junior High School, Pocahontas Upper Elem. School and Maynard High School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County, AR?
7 public schools are located in Randolph County, AR.
What percentage of students in Randolph County, AR go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County, AR?
Randolph County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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