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Polk County Public Schools

Polk County, Arkansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

11

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,149

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

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.

District shape

Polk County has 4 district entries. MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. MENA has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

Elementary5
Middle1
High5
Other0

4 School Districts in Polk County

MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools
1,745 students

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
861 students

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
799 students

UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER

1 school
0 students

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 data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

MENA HIGH SCHOOL

MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High498 students

HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL

MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary435 students

LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL

MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–2Primary429 students

MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle375 students

COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

COVE, 71937 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High374 students

ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary342 students

ACORN HIGH SCHOOL

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High293 students

WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

WICKES, 71973 / Rural: Remote

Listed only3–6Primary242 students

COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

VANDERVOORT, 71972 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–2Primary153 students

POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

MENA, 71953 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only8–12CharterVirtual8 students

UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER

UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER

Mena, 71953 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Vocational0 students

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.

← Back to Polk County Education OverviewCounty school score: 35/100

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.