For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,728 students in Mabelvale, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mabelvale, AR are Mabelvale Middle School and Little Rock Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mabelvale, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Mabelvale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mabelvale, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mabelvale Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 Mabelvale W Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Little Rock Southwest High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9715 Mabelvale Pike
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mabelvale, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mabelvale, AR include Mabelvale Middle School and Little Rock Southwest High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mabelvale?
2 public middle schools are located in Mabelvale.
What is the racial composition of students in Mabelvale?
Mabelvale public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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