For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 361 students in Searcy County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Searcy County, AR is Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Searcy County, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Searcy County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Searcy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Marshall, AR 72650
(870) 448-3331
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Searcy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 1 Box 100
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Leslie, AR 72645
(870) 447-2431
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
250 Hwy 65 S
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
250 S Hwy 65
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870) 439-2218
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
P.o. Box 10
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Witts Springs, AR 72686
(870) 496-2355
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Searcy County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Searcy County, AR include Marshall High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Searcy County?
1 public middle schools are located in Searcy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy County?
Searcy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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