For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 9,294 students in Saline County, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, AR are Bethel Middle School, Benton Middle School and Benton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5415 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Grades: 6-7
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Grades: 5-7
| 1,380 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 991 students
Rank: #44.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Woodland Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Grades: 6-7
| 773 students
Rank: #55.
Bauxite Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6725 Benton St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5491
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Bryant Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 590-5139
Grades: 8-9
| 1,553 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
East End Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24554 Hwy 167
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Hensley, AR 72065
(501) 261-6565
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Miner Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 School St
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5453
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1010.
Mabelvale Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 Mabelvale W Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1111.
Little Rock Southwest High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9715 Mabelvale Pike
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, AR include Bethel Middle School, Benton Middle School and Benton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saline County?
11 public middle schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saline County include: Bethel Middle School vs. Bryant Middle School, Benton Middle School vs. Bryant Middle School, Harmony Grove Junior High School vs. Benton Junior High School
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