For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in 72956, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72956, AR are Northridge Middle School and Butterfield Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72956 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 72956, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72956, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 11 St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
72956, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Gr: K-5
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72956, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72956, AR include Northridge Middle School and Butterfield Trail Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72956?
3 public middle schools are located in 72956.
What is the racial composition of students in 72956?
72956 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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