For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,025 students in Cleburne County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleburne County, AR are Heber Springs Middle School, Quitman Middle School and Concord High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Cleburne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
West Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Cleburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
P.o. Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cleburne County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cleburne County, AR include Heber Springs Middle School, Quitman Middle School and Concord High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleburne County?
4 public middle schools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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