For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 605 students in Montgomery County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, AR are Mount Ida High School and Oden Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montgomery County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2771
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caddo Academy (Closed 2026)
Charter School
2268 Hwy Eight E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5701
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, AR include Mount Ida High School and Oden Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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