For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,001 students in Boone County, AR. The top ranked public middle schools in Boone County, AR are Harrison Middle School, Valley Springs Middle School and Bergman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Grades: 5-8
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: 5-8
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Bergman Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Alpena High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Omaha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6967 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
4754 Hwy 1255
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Grades: 7-9
| 591 students
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 5-8
| 129 students
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Grades: K-4
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Boone County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Boone County, AR include Harrison Middle School, Valley Springs Middle School and Bergman Middle School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Boone County?
6 public middle schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Boone County include: Alpena High School vs. Omaha High School
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