Pocola: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Pocola. Pocola Es is the largest at 385 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 747 students.
- ~1,474 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,474 residents per school. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | POCOLA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 747 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 45 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.60 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Designer Barber & Stylist School |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Designer Barber & Stylist School |
| Nearest College · City | Ft Smith |
| Nearest College · Phone | (479) 478-8388 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MILLER BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (479) 646-3945 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 8701 S. 28TH ST., FORT SMITH AR 72908 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 4.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12