For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 alternative public middle schools serving 535 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy Of Public Service and Cabot Panther Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Arkansas (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Arkansas include Hope Academy Of Public Service and Cabot Panther Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Arkansas?
2 alternative public middle schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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