Polk County Public Schools
Polk County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,149
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Polk County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arkansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Polk County has 4 district entries. MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. MENA has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Polk County
Reported Enrollment
3,149
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Polk County
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER
11 Public Schools in Polk County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 498 |
| HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 435 |
| LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL | Record | MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 429 |
| MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 375 |
| COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT | COVE, 71937Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 374 |
| ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 342 |
| ACORN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 293 |
| WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT | WICKES, 71973Rural: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 242 |
| COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL | Record | COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT | VANDERVOORT, 71972Rural: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 153 |
| POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Record | MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT | MENA, 71953Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | CharterVirtual | 8 |
| UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER | Mena, 71953Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENA, 71953 / Rural: Fringe
LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENA, 71953 / Town: Remote
COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
COVE, 71937 / Rural: Remote
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENA, 71953 / Rural: Distant
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENA, 71953 / Rural: Distant
WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
WICKES, 71973 / Rural: Remote
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
VANDERVOORT, 71972 / Rural: Remote
POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MENA, 71953 / Rural: Fringe
UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER
UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER
Mena, 71953 / Town: Remote
Every public school record in Polk County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
11
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11
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
5- Record
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- KG–2
- Location
- VANDERVOORT, 71972
- Enrollment
- 153 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 3–6
- Location
- WICKES, 71973
- Enrollment
- 242 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 3–5
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 435 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- PK–2
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 429 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 342 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
1- Record
MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 6–8
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 375 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
5- Record
COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- COVE, 71937
- Enrollment
- 374 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MENA HIGH SCHOOL
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 498 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 8–12
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 8 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- MENA, 71953
- Enrollment
- 293 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER
UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Mena, 71953
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
Polk County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Polk County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arkansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Polk County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Polk County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Polk County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Polk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Polk County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Polk County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.