Best Nevada County Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 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 18% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% 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 (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevada High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nevada County, AR

Nevada County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
411 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Gr: PK-6
501 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Gr: 7-12
1030 E Fifth St N
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Gr: 5-8

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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