For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,277 students in 71901, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71901, AR are Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Cutter-morning Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71901 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71901, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 71901, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
71901, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71901, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71901, AR include Lakeside Junior High School, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy and Cutter-morning Star High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71901?
3 public middle schools are located in 71901.
What is the racial composition of students in 71901?
71901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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