Best 71603 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 570 students in 71603, AR.

The top-ranked public middle school in 71603, AR is Watson Chapel Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 71603 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).