For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 772 students in Newton County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, AR are Jasper High School, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 16
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 123
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
300 School St.
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Gr: 7-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Gr: K-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, AR include Jasper High School, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
4 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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