For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 474 students in Nevada County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nevada County, AR are Nevada High School and Prescott Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Nevada County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Nevada County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Nevada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
501 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1030 E Fifth St N
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nevada County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nevada County, AR include Nevada High School and Prescott Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nevada County?
2 public middle schools are located in Nevada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada County?
Nevada County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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