For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 801 students in Ashley County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashley County, AR are Hamburg Middle School and Crossett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashley County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ashley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Cub Dr
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Crossett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Coach Ed Johnson Drive
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ashley County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashley County, AR include Hamburg Middle School and Crossett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashley County?
2 public middle schools are located in Ashley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashley County?
Ashley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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