Public schools in Huntsville, AR
6 open public schools with an address in Huntsville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,287
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Huntsville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Huntsville, AR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,287 students, an average of 381 per school. The largest campus is Huntsville High School (581 students), and the largest elementary school is Watson Primary School (516).
Every listed school belongs to Huntsville School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Huntsville
Elementary schools in Huntsville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Intermediate School Huntsville School District | 03–05 | 479 | 18:1 | |
| St. Paul Elementary School Huntsville School District | PK–05 | 121 | 11.7:1 | |
| Watson Primary School Huntsville School District | PK–02 | 516 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Huntsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Middle School Huntsville School District | 06–08 | 470 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Huntsville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville High School Huntsville School District | 09–12 | 581 | 7.3:1 | |
| St. Paul High School Huntsville School District | 06–12 | 120 | 7.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.2%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Huntsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,287 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Huntsville
How many public schools are in Huntsville, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Huntsville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,287 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Huntsville?
All listed public schools with an address in Huntsville belong to Huntsville School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Huntsville?
Huntsville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Huntsville, with 581 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Huntsville?
No school with an address in Huntsville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arkansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Huntsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Huntsville public schools is 11.6:1, lower than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Huntsville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities