For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,154 students in Texarkana, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in Texarkana, AR is Arkansas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texarkana, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Texarkana have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Texarkana, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
12472 Highway 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-4343
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-4343
Gr: 7-9 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Texarkana, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Artesian St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: 6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2118 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Texarkana Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3512 Grand Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12
1701 Line Ferry Rd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-7341
Gr: 2-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Texarkana, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Texarkana, AR include Arkansas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Texarkana?
2 public middle schools are located in Texarkana.
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana?
Texarkana public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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