For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 279 students in 72521, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 72521, AR is Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 72521 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72521, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72521, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
72521, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 600
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Grades: 7-12
| 479 students
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Grades: 5-6
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72521, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72521, AR include Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 72521?
1 public middle schools are located in 72521.
What is the racial composition of students in 72521?
72521 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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