Public schools in Morrilton, AR
6 open public schools with an address in Morrilton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,332
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Morrilton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Morrilton, AR: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,332 students, an average of 389 per school. The largest campus is Morrilton Senior High School (688 students), and the largest elementary school is Morrilton Primary School (432).
South Conway County School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.1:1, higher 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.
About 74% 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 Morrilton
Elementary schools in Morrilton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton Elementary School South Conway County School District | 02–03 | 311 | 16.1:1 | |
| Morrilton Primary School South Conway County School District | PK–01 | 432 | 22.3:1 |
Middle schools in Morrilton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton Intermediate School South Conway County School District | 04–06 | 539 | 16.3:1 | |
| Morrilton Junior High School South Conway County School District | 07–09 | 362 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Morrilton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton Senior High School South Conway County School District | 09–12 | 688 | 4.5:1 | |
| Uaccm Technical Center Uaccm Technical Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.1%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black17.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Morrilton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,332 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Morrilton
How many public schools are in Morrilton, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Morrilton: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,332 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Morrilton?
Schools with an address in Morrilton belong to 2 education agencies, led by South Conway County School District (5 schools), Uaccm Technical Center (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Morrilton?
Morrilton Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Morrilton, with 688 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Morrilton?
No school with an address in Morrilton 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 Morrilton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Morrilton public schools is 16.1:1, higher 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 Morrilton 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