For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 701 students in Monticello, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, AR are Monticello Middle School and Drew Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monticello, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Clyde Ross Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Drew Central Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Grades: 5-8
| 346 students
Monticello, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arise Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 880
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6600
Grades: 4-8
| 51 students
175 Henley Street
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monticello, AR include Monticello Middle School and Drew Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monticello?
2 public middle schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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