For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,173 students in Franklin County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, AR are Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Grades: K-7
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 W College
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: 6-7
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Grades: 7-12
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Grades: 8-12
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
County Line High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12092 W State Hwy 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-2441
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: 5-8
| 123 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Grades: 10-12
| 399 students
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
5750 Hornet Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Grades: 8-9
| 281 students
700 N 12th St
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, AR include Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School and Charleston High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
6 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: County Line High School vs. Ozark Jr/sr High School, Charleston High School vs. County Line High School, County Line High School vs. Charleston High School
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