For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 759 students in 71801, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71801, AR are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill High School and Yerger Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71801 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71801, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71801, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7430
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 9th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Gr: 7-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry C Yerger St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71801, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71801, AR include Hope Academy Of Public Service, Spring Hill High School and Yerger Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71801?
4 public middle schools are located in 71801.
What is the racial composition of students in 71801?
71801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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