For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,596 students in Miller County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Miller County, AR are Gary E. Cobb Middle School, Paulette Smith Middle School and Arkansas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Miller County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11986 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2132
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2132
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Paulette Smith Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-2304
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-2304
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Miller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4019 State Highway 160
Doddridge, AR 71834
(870) 691-2342
Doddridge, AR 71834
(870) 691-2342
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
Rt 1 Box 222
Doddridge, AR 71834
(870) 691-2342
Doddridge, AR 71834
(870) 691-2342
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
College Hill Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
200 Artesian St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
College Hill Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Grades: 6
| 335 students
North Heights Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2118 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Grades: 7-8
| 668 students
Texarkana Area Vocational Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
3512 Grand Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Union Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Grades: 2-5
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Miller County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Miller County, AR include Gary E. Cobb Middle School, Paulette Smith Middle School and Arkansas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Miller County, AR?
3 public middle schools are located in Miller County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County, AR?
Miller County, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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