Best 72201 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,716 students in 72201, AR.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).