For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,853 students in Lonoke County, AR. The top-ranked public middle schools in Lonoke County, AR are Cabot Junior High North, Cabot Junior High South and Lonoke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lonoke County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lonoke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lonoke County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cabot Junior High North
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Spirit Drive
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3572
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3572
Gr: 7-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cabot Junior High South
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Panther Trail
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3573
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3573
Gr: 7-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lonoke Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
England High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Pine Bluff Hwy
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-2031
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-2031
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Raborn Road
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3196
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3196
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lonoke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 N Second St
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1500 Ne 1st
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-9606
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-9606
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lonoke County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lonoke County, AR include Cabot Junior High North, Cabot Junior High South and Lonoke Middle School. Lonoke County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Lonoke County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lonoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lonoke County?
Lonoke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lonoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lonoke County include: Cabot Junior High South vs. Cabot Junior High North, Cabot Junior High North vs. Cabot Junior High South, Carlisle High School vs. Cabot Panther Academy
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