For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 669 students in Conway County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Conway County, AR are Nemo Vista Middle School, Morrilton Junior High School and Wonderview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conway County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Conway County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Conway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nemo Vista Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2925
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2925
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Morrilton Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Wonderview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2436 Hwy 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-8668
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-8668
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Conway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
River Valley Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1905 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9475
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1008 W Childress St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9426
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9426
Grades: PK-K
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Conway County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Conway County, AR include Nemo Vista Middle School, Morrilton Junior High School and Wonderview High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Conway County?
3 public middle schools are located in Conway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Conway County?
Conway County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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