For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 690 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mena, AR are Mena Middle School, Acorn High School and Polk County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mena, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Acorn High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mena, AR include Mena Middle School, Acorn High School and Polk County Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Mena, AR?
3 public middle schools are located in Mena, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena, AR?
Mena, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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