Unified School District · AR
Highland School District
Highland School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 13,049. The median household income is $38,588 and the median age is 48.8.
13,049
Population
40
People / sq mi
$38,588
Median Income
48.8
Median Age
Highland School District covers 324 sq mi of land at 40.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,588
Median Household Income
$23,689
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$94,000
Median Home Value
$810
Median Rent
82.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.5%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland School District serves a community with a population of 13,049 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Highland School District is $38,588, with a per capita income of $23,689. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Highland School District is 91.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Highland School District, 88.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Highland School District is $94,000, with a median rent of $810. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.
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Data for Highland School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0507770).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.