For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 528 students in Marion County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Marion County, AR is Flippin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County 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 Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flippin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 School Lane
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-6464
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-6464
Gr: 5-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 N Panther Ave
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-6533
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-6533
Gr: 5-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, AR include Flippin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
2 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County 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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