For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,566 students in Sebastian County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sebastian County, AR are L. A. Chaffin Middle School, Greenwood Junior High School and Ramsey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sebastian County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Sebastian County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sebastian County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-7440
Grades: 7-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Ramsey Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #44.
Lavaca Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5618
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5618
Grades: 5-8
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Hackett High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 N Oak St
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-7003
Hackett, AR 72937
(479) 638-7003
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Dora Kimmons Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-2451
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
William O. Darby Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
616 N 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-4159
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Sebastian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 Ludlow St
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2831
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2831
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
508 W Main St
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2239
Hartford, AR 72938
(479) 639-2239
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
300 East Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-6111
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sebastian County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sebastian County, AR include L. A. Chaffin Middle School, Greenwood Junior High School and Ramsey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sebastian County, AR?
8 public middle schools are located in Sebastian County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Sebastian County, AR?
Sebastian County, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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