For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,004 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 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
1,101 Schools
# Students
2,004 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pocahontas School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
19 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
1,566 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
78%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
243 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
12%
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
160
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,690 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,782
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,690
$12,826
Best Pocahontas School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Stadium Dr
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: 10-12
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
M.d. Williams Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: 4-6
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Alma Spikes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Highland
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: PK-3
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2405 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Grades: 7-9
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,004 students.
What is the rank of Pocahontas School District?
Pocahontas School District is ranked #178 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas School District?
78% of Pocahontas School District students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $12,690 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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