Randolph County Schools & Education
Randolph County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,013
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#37
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Randolph County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Randolph County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,013 per pupil, Randolph County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Randolph County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #37 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
1.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,013
$147 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Randolph County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Randolph County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Randolph County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#37
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,004 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MAYNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
583 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Randolph County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Randolph County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Randolph County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Randolph County's Rural School Framework
Randolph County serves 2,587 students through seven public schools managed by three districts. The landscape includes a balanced mix of two elementary, two middle, and three high schools.
Pocahontas District Anchors the County
The Pocahontas School District is the primary educator, serving 2,004 students across four schools. The remaining students are largely within the Maynard School District, and there are currently no charter schools in the county.
A Traditional Town and Country Feel
Education is split between five rural schools and two town locales, with an average enrollment of 431 students. Alma Spikes Elementary is the largest school with 645 students, providing a central hub for early education.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Randolph County
Reported Enrollment
2,587
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Randolph County
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAYNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
7 Public Schools in Randolph 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA SPIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT | POCAHONTAS, 72455Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 645 |
| POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT | POCAHONTAS, 72455Rural: Fringe | 7–9 | Middle | 503 |
| M.D. WILLIAMS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT | POCAHONTAS, 72455Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 445 |
| POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT | POCAHONTAS, 72455Town: Distant | 10–12 | High | 411 |
| MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MAYNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAYNARD, 72444Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 343 |
| MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MAYNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAYNARD, 72444Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 240 |
| BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER CENTER (TOPPS) | Record | BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE | POCAHONTAS, 72455Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
ALMA SPIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
POCAHONTAS, 72455 / Town: Distant
POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
POCAHONTAS, 72455 / Rural: Fringe
M.D. WILLIAMS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
POCAHONTAS, 72455 / Rural: Fringe
POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
POCAHONTAS, 72455 / Town: Distant
MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAYNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAYNARD, 72444 / Rural: Remote
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER CENTER (TOPPS)
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
POCAHONTAS, 72455 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,013
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Randolph County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Randolph County, Arkansas?
Randolph County serves 2,587 students through seven public schools managed by three districts. The landscape includes a balanced mix of two elementary, two middle, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Randolph County, Arkansas?
The Pocahontas School District is the primary educator, serving 2,004 students across four schools. The remaining students are largely within the Maynard School District, and there are currently no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Randolph County?
Education is split between five rural schools and two town locales, with an average enrollment of 431 students. Alma Spikes Elementary is the largest school with 645 students, providing a central hub for early education.
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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.