For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 203 students in 71957, AR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 71957, AR is Mount Ida High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 71957 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71957, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71957, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 71957, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 71957, AR include Mount Ida High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71957?
1 public middle schools are located in 71957.
What is the racial composition of students in 71957?
71957 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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