For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 647 students in 71953, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71953, AR are Mena Middle School and Acorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71953 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71953, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71953, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
71953, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71953, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71953, AR include Mena Middle School and Acorn High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71953?
3 public middle schools are located in 71953.
What is the racial composition of students in 71953?
71953 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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