Education Institution Enrollment Location Driving Distance Williams Baptist College 637 Walnut Ridge, AR 0 miles Black River Technical College 1,248 Pocahontas, AR 14 miles Arkansas State University 10,438 Jonesboro, AR 23 miles Crowley's Ridge College 167 Paragould, AR 25 miles Arkansas State University - Newport 555 Newport, AR 36 miles University of Arkansas Comm. College 1,036 Batesville, AR 50 miles Lyon College 462 Batesville, AR 50 miles Delta Technical Institute 508 Marked Tree, AR 50 miles AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS The public school system is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR INDUSTRIES Black River Technical College is a public two-year college offering associate degrees, technical certificates of proficiency, and adult education courses. BRTC's current enrollment is over 1,500. BRTC's association with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education enables the college to offer customized training to our locals industries. The Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy is also used at BRTC to enhance the local workforce skills.

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