For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 294 students in Lamar, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lamar, AR is Lamar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lamar, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar, AR include Lamar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar?
1 public middle schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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