For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 170 students in 72021, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 72021, AR is Brinkley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72021 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 72021, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72021, AR Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
72021, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72021, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72021, AR include Brinkley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72021?
1 public middle schools are located in 72021.
What is the racial composition of students in 72021?
72021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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