For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 213 students in Higden, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Higden, AR is West Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higden, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Higden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Higden, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 Higden, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Higden, AR include West Side High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Higden?
1 public middle schools are located in Higden.
What is the racial composition of students in Higden?
Higden public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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