For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 936 students in Howard County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard County, AR are Nashville Junior High School, Umpire K-12 School and Dierks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-3418
Grades: 7-9
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Umpire K-12 School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Dierks High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West Mccrary Street
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 90
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
2031 Main St
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Saratoga, AR 71859
(870) 388-9262
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
142 School Dr
Umpire, AR 71771
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71771
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-6
| 66 students
142 School Dr
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Howard County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard County, AR include Nashville Junior High School, Umpire K-12 School and Dierks High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard County?
4 public middle schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Howard County include: Mineral Springs High School vs. Dierks High School, Dierks High School vs. Mineral Springs High School
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