For the 2026 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 43% 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 (2026)
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
1100 W Main 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: 10%
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) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10920 Heber Springs Road North
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
West Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Road
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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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