Smithville: Schools & Education
Education in Smithville: 3 public schools. Smithville Es is the largest at 137 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 275 students.
- ~31 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 31 residents per school. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | SMITHVILLE |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 275 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 17 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.20 |
| 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 | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 25.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain |
| Nearest College · City | Mena |
| Nearest College · Phone | (479) 394-7622 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 25.7 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | POLK COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (479) 394-2314 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 410 8TH STREET, MENA AR 71953 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 24.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12