For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 7,180 students in Saline County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, AR are Bethel Middle School, Benton Junior High School and Bryant Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saline County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5415 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Grades: 6-7
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Grades: 8-9
| 1,630 students
Rank: #44.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Woodland Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Grades: 6-7
| 847 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Grades: 5-7
| 1,359 students
Rank: #66.
Bauxite Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6725 Benton St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5491
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Miner Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #88.
East End Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24554 Hwy 167
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #99.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Mabelvale Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 Mabelvale W Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, AR include Bethel Middle School, Benton Junior High School and Bryant Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saline County, AR?
10 public middle schools are located in Saline County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, AR?
Saline County, AR public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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