For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,081 students in Pope County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pope County, AR are Dover Middle School, Pottsville Junior High School and Atkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Pope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-4814
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Gr: 7-9 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 West 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Gr: 6-7 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Russellville Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 West Parkway
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-1599
Gr: 8-9 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pope County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pope County, AR include Dover Middle School, Pottsville Junior High School and Atkins Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pope County?
6 public middle schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Pope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pope County include: Atkins Middle School vs. Russellville Middle School
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