For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,522 students in Randolph County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 239 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, AR are Pocahontas Elementary School, Maynard Elementary School and Pocahontas Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2864 Thomasville
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: PK-3 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Maynard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Campus Drive
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3519
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3519
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 North Park Street
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 4-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Maynard High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Campus Drive
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3505
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3505
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Pocahontas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Stadium Drive
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 10-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Pocahontas Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2405 North Park Street
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 7-9 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps)
Vocational School
1410 Highway 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, AR include Pocahontas Elementary School, Maynard Elementary School and Pocahontas Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
7 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Randolph County include: Pocahontas Upper Elementary School vs. Maynard Elementary School, Pocahontas Upper Elementary School vs. Pocahontas Elementary School
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