For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 229 students in 72411, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 72411, AR is Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72411 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72411, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72411, AR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72411, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72411, AR include Bay High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72411?
1 public middle schools are located in 72411.
What is the racial composition of students in 72411?
72411 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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