Palestine-Wheatley School District, Arkansas

Palestine-Wheatley School District is a unified school district in St. Francis County and Monroe County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,084 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 155 sq mi (400 km²) of land.

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Palestine-Wheatley School District in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,084 ± 264
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
St. Francis County97% of the district’s landMonroe County3% of the district’s land
Land area
155 sq mi (400 km²)
Median household income
$48,125 ± $8,645
Median home value
$97,500 ± $23,104
Water area
0.76 sq mi (1.98 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0500051
Coordinates (central point)
34.972346, -91.003032

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 Palestine-Wheatley School District, largest first

  1. Prairie Township1,280 people
  2. Palestine (city)800 people
  3. Wheatley Township393 people
  4. Wheatley (city)374 people
  5. Goodwin Township158 people
  6. Goodwin (CDP)56 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. Brinkley School District12 mi southwest
  2. Forrest City School District15 mi east
  3. Lee County School District18 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Palestine-Wheatley School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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