For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 361 students in Monroe County, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, AR are Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Clarendon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 N. Seventh St.
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, AR include Brinkley High School and Clarendon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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