For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 136 students in Emerson, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Emerson, AR is Emerson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, AR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Emerson, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Grayson
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 626-3305
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 626-3305
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Emerson, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Emerson, AR include Emerson High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emerson?
1 public middle schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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