For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 468 students in 72434, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72434, AR are Sloan-hendrix High School and Imboden Area Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72434 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72434, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72434, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sloan-hendrix High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Greyhound Cir.
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Imboden Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W. Third St
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72434, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72434, AR include Sloan-hendrix High School and Imboden Area Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72434?
2 public middle schools are located in 72434.
What is the racial composition of students in 72434?
72434 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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