For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 614 students in 71665, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71665, AR are Woodlawn High School and Rison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71665 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71665, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71665, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6760 Hwy 63
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-8171
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 357-8171
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rison High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
71665, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16650 Hwy 79
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 348-5335
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 348-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71665, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71665, AR include Woodlawn High School and Rison High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71665?
2 public middle schools are located in 71665.
What is the racial composition of students in 71665?
71665 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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