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Pocahontas High School

Public Grades 10-12

232^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 21% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Pocahontas High School is a small high school serving 410 students in grades 10-12 in Pocahontas, AR, part of the Pocahontas School District.

This school has experienced a dramatic and concerning decline in academic performance over the past several years. Once a top-tier institution ranking in the 94th percentile (5-star) in 2017-2018, it has fallen to the 21st percentile (1-star) today. This is a unique and troubling trend in the area, as nearby schools like Maynard High School have improved their rankings over the same period. Currently, Pocahontas High School's proficiency rates in core subjects like Geometry (7%), English Language Arts (26%), and Biology (31.2%) are the lowest among its competitors, including Hoxie High School and Walnut Ridge High School. The school's graduation rate (91.4%) is above the state average, but this bright spot masks deeper academic challenges.

Interestingly, the school's struggles are not due to a lack of resources. It has a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.9:1 and spends $13,529 per student, which is comparable to its peers. The contrast with Maynard High School, which is only 10.5 miles away and has a similar enrollment and higher poverty rate, is stark. Maynard is a 4-star school that outperforms Pocahontas in every subject, suggesting the issues at Pocahontas are likely related to school-level leadership, curriculum, and instructional quality rather than student demographics. The school is in need of a comprehensive review to reverse this trend and return to its former standing.

410

Students ?

5.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,529

Per pupil spending ?

59.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2312 Stadium Drive
Pocahontas, AR 72455

(870) 892-4573

District: Pocahontas School District

Feeder schools for Pocahontas High School:

Elementary:	Pocahontas Elementary School
Middle:	Pocahontas Junior High School
	Pocahontas Upper Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Pacific Islander:

16.6%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2016 → 21st in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (23% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 60 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school23%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg39%

232^nd of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 61 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to bottom 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 251Pocahontas School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	28.5	232 of 293	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.2	179 of 291	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.4	190 of 305	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.8	200 of 295	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.5	120 of 282	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.8	141 of 290	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.8	26 of 282	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	17 of 263	93.5%	★★★★★
2017	76.4	40 of 264	84.8%	★★★★☆
2016	74.9	50 of 269	81.4%	★★★★☆
2015	49.9	92 of 267	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.1	148 of 268	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.5	138 of 271	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.5	129 of 266	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.3	143 of 266	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.4	110 of 262	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.7	70 of 261	73.2%	★★★★☆
2008	39.6	163 of 256	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	44.2	133 of 258	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.8	92 of 232	60.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology31%-12 vs state

Reading27%-13 vs state

English Language Arts26%-13 vs state

Geometry7%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocahontas High School	Public	10-12	2312 Stadium Drive	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Pocahontas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 892-4573	410	68	5.9	59.3%	311 (75.9%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	68 (16.6%)	11 (2.7%)	28.5	232^nd of 293 public high schools	20.8%		41.2	179^th of 291 public high schools	38.5%	53				26.0	26.0				27.4	27.4								6.4	7.0				31.4	31.2	$13,529	$828	$12,700
Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps)	Public	9-12	1410 Highway 304 East	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Black River Technical College	No	No	No	No	(870) 248-4000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Maynard High School	Public	7-12	74 Campus Drive	Maynard	72444	Randolph County	Maynard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 647-3505	253	73	3.4	98.8%	236 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	65.6	80^th of 293 public high schools	72.7%		50.4	135^th of 291 public high schools	53.6%	55	40.0	48.9	36.8	42.0	42.1	40.0	51.1	44.7	52.0	47.0	34.0	32.3	33.4	64.3	12.9	28.9		14.3	18.2	48.0	53.3	50.5	56.2	56.2	$13,662	$1,361	$12,301
Sloan-Hendrix High School	Public	7-12	3 Greyhound Cir.	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Sloan Hendrix School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-2361	398	55	7.2	68.1%	378 (95.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	54.6	131^st of 293 public high schools	55.3%		45.8	159^th of 291 public high schools	45.4%	28	30.8	31.3	40.0	30.4	33.1	30.8	34.4	44.6	33.3	35.7	36.9	40.6	38.8		32.8	31.3		20.3	20.3	46.2	59.4	52.7	30.9	30.0	$11,842	$662	$11,180
Walnut Ridge High School	Public	7-12	508 E Free	Walnut Ridge	72476	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 886-6623	437	63	6.9	52.6%	366 (83.8%)	8 (1.8%)	26 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.1%)	58.2	113^th of 293 public high schools	61.4%		57.9	100^th of 291 public high schools	65.6%	13	24.6	41.8	37.0	43.5	36.3	23.3	46.2	43.8	46.8	39.7	52.0	28.8	43.3	72.7	10.6	30.4	26.9	7.7	15.1	23.3	41.8	32.1	56.9	55.7	$11,948	$250	$11,697
Hoxie High School	Public	7-12	602 SW Hartigan	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-2401	360	71	5.0	100.0%	330 (91.7%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	48.7	161^st of 293 public high schools	45.1%		43.8	163^rd of 291 public high schools	44.0%	2	33.9	12.0	26.0	40.8	28.4	38.9	20.0	35.1	40.7	34.2	40.7	21.1	32.9	30.8	14.0	16.9		21.0	18.7	39.0	33.3	36.4	43.1	42.9	$13,600	$751	$12,849

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocahontas High School

What is the racial makeup of Pocahontas High School?

Students at Pocahontas High School are 76% White, 17% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Pocahontas High School in?

Pocahontas School District

How many students attend Pocahontas High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 410 students attended Pocahontas High School.

Is Pocahontas High School a good school?

Pocahontas High School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Arkansas high schools.

What schools feed into Pocahontas High School?

Pocahontas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pocahontas Elementary School
Middle : Pocahontas Junior High School
Middle : Pocahontas Upper Elementary School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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