The average student:teacher ratio in Arkansas public middle schools is approximately 11:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
5:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Middle Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
Hwy 16
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Kingston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
Hwy 123
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Alpena High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Augusta High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
206 Smith Dr
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
6967 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Brinkley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
100 Tiger Dr
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1500 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Concord High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
10920 Heber Springs N
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Dierks High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
900 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 528-3856
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
1200 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Mammoth Spring High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Marmaduke High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
1010 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-4693
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Maynard High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
74 Campus Dr
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-2210
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-2210
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Omaha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
300 School St.
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Rank: #12 - 2412. - 24.
Viola High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
314 Longhorn Dr
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Acorn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Cotter High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
198 Melba Ave
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Founders Classical Academy High School Online
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
1302 Melissa Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Guy-perkins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
1000 Fianna Way
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Junction City High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
520 N Elm Rd
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 924-4576
Junction City, AR 71749
(870) 924-4576
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Lafayette County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
1209 Alexander Ln
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Lee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
523 N Forrest Ave
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Rank: #25 - 4125. - 41.
Midland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
741 Main St
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2610
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2610
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average public middle schools student:teacher ratio?
The Arkansas average public middle schools student:teacher ratio is 11:1 for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Arkansas?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Arkansas include Polk County Virtual Academy, Adventure Online Academy and Ark. School For The Blind High School.
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