For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 747 students in Scott County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, AR are Mansfield Middle School, Waldron Middle School and Adventure Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Grove St
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-mansfield
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Johnny Cake Point Rd
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, AR include Mansfield Middle School, Waldron Middle School and Adventure Online Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
4 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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