Best 72501 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in 72501, AR.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 72501, AR are Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 72501 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 72501, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).