At a glance
Reported students
456
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Pocahontas Junior High School: 456 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Pocahontas Junior High School
Pocahontas Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Pocahontas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Pocahontas School District. NCES reports 456 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.1%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (15.1%). English learners represent 15.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pocahontas Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander15.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pocahontas School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
402 reported students
Pocahontas High School
High · Grades 10–12
410 reported students
Pocahontas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
703 reported students
Public schools near Pocahontas Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Upper Elementary School Middle · Pocahontas School District | 04–06 | 402 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pocahontas High School High · Pocahontas School District | 10–12 | 410 | 0.2 mi |
| Pocahontas Elementary School Elementary · Pocahontas School District | PK–03 | 703 | 0.6 mi |
| Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps) High · Black River Technical College | 09–12 | 0 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Junior High School
What grades does Pocahontas Junior High School serve?
Pocahontas Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pocahontas School District.
How many students attend Pocahontas Junior High School?
Pocahontas Junior High School reported 456 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 529 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pocahontas Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 456 students and 36.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pocahontas Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pocahontas Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pocahontas School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pocahontas Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pocahontas Junior High School in?
Pocahontas Junior High School is part of Pocahontas School District, based in Pocahontas, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pocahontas Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pocahontas Upper Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Pocahontas High School (0.2 mi), Pocahontas Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.