For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,044 students in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in John Barrow is Ark Virtual Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR include Ark Virtual Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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