Public schools in Pocahontas, AR
5 open public schools with an address in Pocahontas, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,971
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pocahontas public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Pocahontas, AR: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,971 students, an average of 394 per school. The largest campus is Pocahontas Elementary School (703 students).
Pocahontas School District operates the most schools here (4), 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 14.6:1, similar to 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 70% 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 Pocahontas
Elementary schools in Pocahontas
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Elementary School Pocahontas School District | PK–03 | 703 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Pocahontas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Junior High School Pocahontas School District | 07–09 | 456 | 12.6:1 | |
| Pocahontas Upper Elementary School Pocahontas School District | 04–06 | 402 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Pocahontas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps) Black River Technical College · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pocahontas High School Pocahontas School District | 10–12 | 410 | 6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.8%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander14.4%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Pocahontas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,971 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pocahontas
How many public schools are in Pocahontas, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Pocahontas: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,971 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pocahontas?
Schools with an address in Pocahontas belong to 2 education agencies, led by Pocahontas School District (4 schools), Black River Technical College (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 Pocahontas?
Pocahontas High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pocahontas, with 410 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pocahontas?
No school with an address in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pocahontas public schools is 14.6:1, similar to 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 Pocahontas 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