For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 502 students in Little River County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Little River County, AR are Foreman High School and Ashdown Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little River County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Little River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Little River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foreman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Rocky Comfort Rd
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7212
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7212
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Little River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1321 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4426
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4426
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
410 Burke St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
P O Box 360
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Little River County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Little River County, AR include Foreman High School and Ashdown Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Little River County?
2 public middle schools are located in Little River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Little River County?
Little River County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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