For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 353 students in Lake City, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in Lake City, AR is Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lake City, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake City, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake City, AR include Riverside High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake City?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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