For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 747 students in Scott County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, AR are Mansfield Middle School, Waldron Middle School and Adventure Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Grove St
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4451
Gr: 5-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-mansfield
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Johnny Cake Point Rd
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, AR include Mansfield Middle School, Waldron Middle School and Adventure Online Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
4 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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