For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,072 students in Hot Springs National Park, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR are Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Hot Springs Junior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs National Park, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hot Springs National Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(870) 886-2401
Grades: 6
| 239 students
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7830
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR include Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Hot Springs Junior Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Hot Springs National Park?
4 public middle schools are located in Hot Springs National Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs National Park?
Hot Springs National Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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