Dierks School District, Arkansas

Dierks School District is a unified school district in Howard County, Pike County, and Sevier County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,280 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 225 sq mi (582 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,280 ± 387
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Howard County61% of the district’s landPike County24% of the district’s landSevier County15% of the district’s land
Land area
225 sq mi (582 km²)
Median household income
$35,438 ± $9,784
Median home value
$105,200 ± $16,584
Water area
3.12 sq mi (8.09 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0505340
Coordinates (central point)
34.152262, -93.993339

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dierks School District, largest first

  1. Madison Township960 people
  2. Dierks (city)728 people
  3. White Township605 people
  4. Clay Township303 people
  5. Blue Ridge Township258 people
  6. Holly Creek Township158 people
  7. Newhope (CDP)88 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Nashville School District13 mi southeast
  2. De Queen School District17 mi southwest
  3. Cossatot River School District18 mi northwest
  4. Kirby School District19 mi northeast
  5. South Pike County School District23 mi east

These share a boundary with Dierks School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dierks School District before you rely on it.

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